AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood Security & Access: New research from the University of Oulu says global food availability still fails to reach people because transport costs and inequality block access, even when supplies exist. Caribbean Supply Chains: Curaçao is sending a trade mission to Panama to diversify suppliers and bring imports closer to home, using Panama’s logistics network to strengthen food security. Local Entrepreneurship & Markets: Curaçao’s Marshe Rondo (Marshe Nobo) reopens after a long, costly renovation, raising questions about where local entrepreneurs are in the vendor mix. Food Safety Alerts: A major U.S. recall roundup highlights salmonella-linked jalapeños and related dips, plus other recent recalls including eggs and lettuce. Hunger Pressure: New Hampshire food insecurity rose to 11.7% in 2024, with child hunger climbing to 15.5%, as federal survey delays cloud the outlook. Regulatory Crackdown: India’s Nagaland invites proposals for multiproduct food irradiation units under PMKSY, while Maharashtra’s FDA suspended a Mumbai food licence after dead cockroaches and fly infestations were found. Agri-Policy: Malaysia seeks wider China market access for premium agro-foods, and Eritrea’s agricultural studies conference wrapped up with dozens of research papers on agri-food systems.
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