AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Security Index: Malaysia’s Food Security Index score rose to 61.5 in 2024 (from 54.5 in 2023), with accessibility leading and domestic availability still needing work, as officials point to tech like IoT and drones to strengthen agriculture. Farm Infrastructure: The Philippines cleared ₱2.06B for farm-to-market roads and bridges, targeting safer crossings and better market access for mango and other farm output. Food Safety & Community Impact: A tanker crash in Negros Occidental killed a 36-year-old food cart vendor and injured two teenage vendors, highlighting roadside safety risks for street food operators. Food Waste & Hunger: A new report says only 13% of surplus food from US supermarkets reaches food banks, citing poor retailer-to-bank communication and pantry capacity limits. Hospitality Boost: UK pubs saw big sales jumps after England’s World Cup win, with longer opening hours driving cider and lager demand. Food Tech Delivery: Wonder and Zipline plan drone meal delivery in Texas from Jan 2027 using original packaging and autonomous drop-off. Cocoa Supply Chain: Cargill outlines efforts to futureproof cocoa by backing farmers, improving incomes, and investing in traceability and logistics as climate and disease pressure grows.
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