AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoFood Security & Health: Blue Shield of California launched a statewide “Food as Health” initiative, funding $600,000 across seven nonprofits; Alameda County Community Food Bank is set to receive $300,000 to expand its “Food as Medicine” home-delivered program for Medi-Cal members managing chronic conditions. Community Food Relief: Fidelity Bank distributed food packs to 2,500 beneficiaries across eight communities in Edo State, Nigeria, under its Fidelity Food Bank CSR drive. Food Waste & Public Health: A Lagos community-led study found food waste poses a bigger health risk than plastic in neighborhoods without formal waste collection, citing rapid decomposition and drainage-blocking effects. Supply Chain & Policy: New Zealand’s Natural Environment Act is expected to prioritize food and fibre, aiming to bring more consistent rules for vegetable growers. Climate/Planetary Health: Malaysia will host the Global Tipping Points Conference 2026 (Oct 12–15), focusing on climate and planetary risks with implications for food and energy decisions. Trade & Exports: India’s GI-tagged Kalaburagi tur dal (1 tonne) has been exported to the Maldives, targeting higher farmer returns.
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