AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSingle-Use Plastic Push: Food & Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC) just endorsed the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s “New Plastics Economy,” backing a circular model where plastic never becomes waste—aiming for sustainable grocery packaging without raising costs. Ontario Farm Fallout: Ontario Agriculture Minister Ernie Hardeman visited Sarnia-Lambton to assess wet-weather damage that delayed crop planting, with support including extended crop-insurance deadlines and production assistance. Beef Research Boost: Canada’s Ontario Beef Research Centre opened a $15.5M facility in Elora to advance health, welfare and production for beef farms. Fisheries Pressure: In St. Vincent, the fisheries minister announced a queen conch hatchery and reef restoration as conch and lobster landings keep sliding. Food Policy Tension (India): With FSSAI front-label rules still uneven, some brands are making selective voluntary label tweaks—raising concerns that consumers aren’t getting consistent salt/sugar/fat clarity. Logistics Squeeze: U.S. trucking spot rates hit fresh highs, a fresh headwind for moving food—especially produce—faster and cheaper.
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