AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Aid & Security: Philippines’ DSWD and PNP are ramping up enforcement for the expanded UPLIFT cash program, with 3.5M 4Ps/Walang Gutom households getting ₱2,000 and other eligible groups receiving ₱2,000 monthly from July–December, using Land Bank or GCash for payouts. Agri-Food Promotion: Malaysia’s Road to MAHA Labuan 2026 (July 23–26) will spotlight food security and innovation, modern livestock, aquaculture/tuna, agrotourism, SMEs and youth, plus a “Labuan Food Empire” zone and an “Eat More Local Fruits” campaign. Citrus Regulation: U.S. final rule modernizes the pasteurized orange juice brix standard, lowering the minimum from 10.5% to 10% to better match current growing conditions and support Florida growers. Packaging & Foodservice Supply Chain: Lordos United plans to buy 51% of Cyprus’ P&S Carton Industries to expand paper-packaging for food, retail and pharma; separate industry news highlights new sustainable paper-cup and packaging initiatives. Price Stability via Retail Networks: Indonesia is expanding its Warung Pangan partners (27,000+) through the ID FOOD app to stabilize prices in traditional markets. Food Safety & Consumer Trust: Kerala’s health minister clarifies the state isn’t against free hospital food, but objects to political activity and encroachment, with a community kitchen planned.
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