AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Prices & Inflation Watch: FAO data shows world food prices hit a three-year high in July, with cereals and wheat driving the jump amid heat, war-linked risks, and El Niño worries, while meat prices fell 2.8% from June’s record. Food Safety Alerts: Canada issued a recall for PC Organics and Frankie’s Organic plant-based cheddar corn snacks due to undeclared milk, warning people with allergies not to consume. Produce Safety & Consumer Behavior: Cyclospora and Salmonella concerns are pushing shoppers toward farmers markets and local greens, with reports of higher foot traffic as people scrutinize where food comes from. Regulatory Oversight: Qatar’s MoPH ramped up food safety monitoring in Q2 with 136,280 lab tests, inspections of 29,147 imported shipments, and thousands of samples and establishment checks. Community Food Support: Brazil’s “People Are Hungry” campaign aims to raise R$133 million to supply basic goods to about 223,000 Covid-19-impacted families. Wine & Beverage Industry: RFM Corp. reported a 5% rise in first-half net income to ₱809 million, supported by consumer demand, while wine coverage highlights ongoing market pressure and competition results.
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