AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety & Regulation: India’s Supreme Court pressed FSSAI on front-of-pack warning labels, seeking a clearer timeline and more nutrition literacy in schools, as regulators face renewed scrutiny over how warnings are rolled out. Food Prices & Inflation: Bulgaria reported food prices easing in August (0.3% monthly decline) but broader inflation pressures persisted, with annual CPI at 5.1%. Ethanol & Feedstocks: India’s ethanol supplies hit 895 crore litres by end-August, with grain-based feedstocks driving nearly 70% (maize, surplus FCI rice, and damaged grains). Food Tech & Innovation: Scientists engineered lettuce to produce myoglobin, aiming for meat-like color and savory notes in animal-free burger concepts. Delivery Business Moves: Zomato began charging an extra Rs 5–20 for cash-on-delivery orders, while online payments avoid the fee. Sustainability & Travel: New data highlights why safari travel can be carbon-intensive, with lodge energy and fuel for transport among key drivers. Agriculture Research Funding: Sasakawa Africa urged governments to boost agricultural research extension so innovations actually reach farmers. Prepared Foods Trend: Greece’s ready-meal market keeps climbing as convenience and smaller households drive supermarket prepared-food spending.
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