AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoRetail Disruption: A strike at New England wholesaler Associated Grocers is leaving smaller stores short of milk, meat and produce as Thanksgiving nears; local suppliers cannot replace all the cheaper staples customers rely on. Global Growth: Korean foodmaker Ourhome is expanding Costco listings in Japan, Australia and New Zealand after strong trial sales, while 82 Greek food and drink companies are presenting products to Swedish retailers and buyers. Climate and Supply: Singapore has launched a $500 million fund for Southeast Asia’s agri-food adaptation projects as COP31 puts food security in focus; IFAD warns El Niño could cause $11 trillion in global economic damage. Food Access: A proposed US rule could cut SNAP benefits for 6.3 million people and end automatic free-meal eligibility for 1.8 million children. South Korea’s SPC Group, meanwhile, says its food donations have reached 343.9 billion won over 28 years. Packaging Costs: Queensland’s container-recycling scheme will introduce material-based fees in 2027, lowering charges for most beverage manufacturers while raising costs for harder-to-recycle packaging.
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