AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCold-Chain Security: Cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems are spreading across Europe, with hackers forcing units into defrost mode and spoiling food. British fruit and vegetable suppliers and meat processors were also affected, raising concerns about vulnerabilities across the food supply chain. Food Prices: The World Bank forecasts food commodity prices will rise about 10% this year and another 7% in 2027, as conflict and El Niño threaten costs and supply. Farm Investment: Kenya is targeting 1.5 million acres under irrigation to boost production and reduce import reliance, starting with 500,000 acres. Processing and Trade: A study says Hawke’s Bay vegetable growers can find opportunities in higher-value products after McCain’s plant closure, but say they need support soon to avoid losing another growing season. Separately, a proposed UK-EU deal would remove most checks on food and animal-product trade.
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