AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Policy & Regulation: India’s government told Parliament that FCI sold 6.35mn tonnes of rice to ethanol distilleries between June 2025 and June 2026 at about 40% below acquisition cost under OMSS(D), sparking questions over the pricing gap. Legal & Public Health: India’s Supreme Court ordered Delhi to provide medical treatment to Jantar Mantar protestors injured by pellet guns, after a plea sought limits on pellet use for crowd dispersal. Climate-Resilient Food Systems: ESCWA backed climate-resilient food systems in Yemen via a workshop focused on cross-sector coordination and aligning food-system plans with national climate action. Supply Chain & Packaging: A Singapore-based Kemin Industries broke ground on a US$35mn Kuriosity Centre to expand regional R&D and technical support for ingredients used across food and production. UK Hospitality Pressure: Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Waitrose warned PM Andy Burnham about a looming UK “food shock,” while Burnham’s early moves include a business-rates discount for pubs and live venues. Farm Labor & Livelihoods: Bihar’s makhana boom is highlighted as workers earn very low wages despite retail prices far higher, underscoring inequality in food supply chains. Trade & Market Access: UFU urged the UK to restrict Brazilian meat imports after EU changes tied to antimicrobial and traceability concerns.
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