AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety & Regulation: A U.S. cyclospora outbreak tied to Mexico-sourced iceberg lettuce has widened scrutiny, with Taylor Farms reportedly complaining to the White House and FDA as consumers keep avoiding fresh produce. Tax & Cost-of-Living: Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi is moving toward cutting the food sales tax from 8% to 1% for two years, a bid to blunt rising grocery prices. Retail & Foodservice Footprint: UK bakery chain Greggs plans 100–110 new shops this year (down from 120) but still targets 700+ more long term, while Hungary’s catering sector continues shrinking post-Covid amid higher costs and labor shortages. Agriculture & Food Security: Qatar says local date production now exceeds 26,000 tonnes and supports 75%+ self-sufficiency, while Kenya food security groups warn rains won’t fully end stress in Wajir. Industry & Policy Debate: The “Save Our Bacon Act” is sparking farm-group pushback over states’ rights to set animal-ag standards. Local Food Systems: Singapore will offer S$900m rental support to hawkers and market stallholders to offset cost pressures.
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