AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAnimal Health Alert: USDA confirmed a New World screwworm detection in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, triggering quarantines, livestock movement limits, and expanded surveillance—officials stress it’s not a food safety threat but could hit cattle producers if it spreads. Food Security Metrics: Jordan’s food self-sufficiency rose to 61.4% in 2024 (from 57.3% in 2020), with strong vegetable and olive oil surpluses, while wheat and seafood remain heavily import-dependent. Retail & Delivery: Amazon expanded UK online grocery with same-day fresh delivery in parts of London, adding produce, meat, dairy, eggs and frozen foods to existing rapid orders. Hospitality & Tech: Mews polled 750+ hoteliers at Mews Unfold 2026, finding strong enthusiasm for new tech and AI, plus a push toward connected systems that keep more spend inside the hotel experience. Livestock Antibiotics Pressure: FAO research says boosting livestock productivity could cut projected antibiotic use growth by up to 57% by 2040, as antimicrobial resistance targets intensify. Industry Deal Watch: Brown-Forman reported Jack Daniel’s sales decline in the US, though whiskey growth was supported by a new Tennessee Blackberry launch and Woodford Reserve momentum. Trade & Promotion: Georgia’s National Wine Agency backed tastings and masterclasses in Chicago and Miami and supported 14 producers at London Wine Fair 2026, aiming to grow premium exports to the US.
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