AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Costs: UK food inflation held at 1.3% in September, but the Food and Drink Federation warns that ingredient and supply-chain pressures are still squeezing businesses. Poultry Outlook: Malaysia’s chicken and egg sector is expected to stay resilient on steady demand, though reliance on imported feed leaves producers exposed to grain, currency and freight swings. Delivery Competition: Flipkart is testing a food-ordering service in Bengaluru, with a wider launch reportedly planned by month-end to challenge Zomato and Swiggy. Food Safety: Bangladesh will require registration or licences for specified food businesses from Nov. 1, while a Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters has sickened 27 people in the US. Trade Risks: A US food importer is challenging 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, arguing the duties disrupted suppliers and raised costs. Food Security: Nigeria has formed a technical committee to accelerate crop and livestock production as climate damage raises concerns over supply.
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