AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Relief for Foodservice: India’s OMCs cut 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder prices by over Rs 200, easing costs for hotels, restaurants, bakeries and cloud kitchens while domestic LPG (14.2 kg) stays unchanged. Trade Pressure on Eggs: UK poultry groups warn cheaper imported eggs could undercut Scottish producers unless imports meet the same animal welfare and production standards. Import Duty Shield for Peanut Butter: South Africa’s ITAC backs a move to raise peanut butter import duty to 20% ad valorem to protect local manufacturers amid rising imports and higher input costs. Food Security Funding: Nigeria’s FG and IFAD delivered inputs to 476 Taraba farmers to boost rice and cassava output for the 2026 wet season. Climate Risk to Agriculture: Hungary faces drought-driven losses estimated at 470–500 billion forints, with knock-on effects for livestock, processing and food supply. Heat-Illness Controls in Japan: New workplace measures include cooling portable toilets and shorter construction hours during peak heat, with penalties for non-compliance. UPF/Health Law Fight: WHO says ultra-processed food giants are using lawsuits to block health rules. Food Prices Watch in the UK: The UK chancellor warns supermarkets to avoid price-gouging as Middle East tensions threaten grocery bills.
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