AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGlobal Food Prices: FAO reports world food prices hit the highest level since 2022 as weather and war-related supply risks tighten availability. Supply Chain Resilience: UK coverage warns extreme weather and disrupted logistics are widening the “resilience gap,” pushing suppliers to rethink storage, transport and contingency planning. Food Safety Update: A Salmonella Newport outbreak climbs to 97 illnesses, but federal investigators still can’t name the contaminated food source—leaving consumers without a clear item to avoid. Hunger Relief & Access: Food banks expand services as need rises: Wyoming’s Food Bank of Wyoming boosts farm-linked produce via Fresh Express; Colorado’s Food Bank of the Rockies marks National Food Bank Day amid growing hunger; Washington’s Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank launches home delivery for eligible households. Local Food Systems: A Wyoming/Idaho dairy policy workshop spotlights milk marketing order changes and processing demand shifts, while community agriculture rules face pushback in Oregon. Technology in Food: A new review highlights deep learning’s growing role in food quality and safety monitoring, from detecting defects to flagging contaminants.
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