AGP Executive Report
Last update: 25 minutes agoLocal Food Retail Expansion: Organic Traditions, a Canada-based superfood brand, closed a $10.5M Series A to scale U.S. retail and e-commerce, targeting 1,500+ store doors and faster growth in the Fiber Flow line. Airport Local Sourcing: Akron-Canton Airport opened a new local-products area near Gate 5, featuring regional snacks and honey from on-site beekeeping. Food Security Pressure in the U.S.: Columbus, Georgia’s Feeding the Valley Food Bank says inventory is running low (about three weeks on hand) as demand rises and SNAP-related strains hit. Community Food Access: Purolator donated a 2012 delivery truck plus food to Sudbury Food Bank to expand hamper delivery capacity. State Support for Farmers: Utah announced $9.3M in grants to help farmers improve processing, storage, and distribution, aiming to strengthen local supply chains. Global Hunger Update: FAO reports hunger fell to 7.8% in 2025, but 645M people still face hunger and conflict remains the main driver. Geopolitics and Food Supply: Ukraine urged an emergency UN Security Council session, warning Russia is “holding global food security hostage” by striking Black Sea shipping during peak harvest. SNAP Cost Shift Fight: Advocates urged Congress to delay a GOP law that would make states share more SNAP costs starting in 2027, warning it could worsen access for low-income families.
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