AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoProtein Supply Crunch: Small Canadian supplement makers say whey shortages and longer lead times are forcing them to miss orders and raise prices as protein demand surges. Trade & Food Expo: Taiwan’s Food Taipei Mega Shows returns with a “Smart Eating x Green Living” theme, spotlighting global ingredients, processing, packaging and foodservice. Aquaculture Boom: FAO reports global aquatic production hit a new high in 2024, led by Asia and driven mainly by aquaculture expansion. Livestock Biosecurity Funding: U.S. USDA’s New World Screwworm Grand Challenge pushes about $105m in grants, including major Texas awards for detection and control tools. Fertiliser Value-Chain Push: Nigeria’s Tinubu credits MOFI and NADF-backed fertiliser initiatives with securing hundreds of thousands of tonnes and shielding farmers from global input shocks. Food Safety Enforcement: Manila police seized nearly P1m in allegedly expired goods and arrested five vendors, citing tampered expiry markings. Food Waste Innovation: Japan’s Kagawa turns surplus udon into biodegradable paper sheets, cutting waste while keeping local craft alive. Community Food Access: A new mini pantry in Casselman lets residents discreetly donate or take food. World Cup & Food Culture: Fan zones and watch parties across the U.S. keep local food trucks and menus front and center during matches.
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