AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Supply Chain & Value Capture: A James Hutton Institute study says Scotland is losing value in its seafood supply chain through waste and weak coordination, arguing for a more circular model like Iceland’s Ocean cluster to turn byproducts into higher-value ingredients (collagen, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, pharma). Retail Demand Signals: UK retail sales volumes fell 0.5% in July even as heat and the World Cup lifted food and drink, while non-food (especially clothing) slid as promotions shifted earlier. Regulatory Watch (India): FSSAI revoked prior orders affecting United Spirits whisky label compliance at a Madhya Pradesh third-party unit and a Maharashtra facility, easing near-term operational concerns. Food Safety & Compliance: The FDA issued a sweeping edible-oil compliance order targeting adulteration, unsafe packaging, and storage/transport violations. Agri-Finance: Ireland raised advance scheme payments to 75% for BISS, CRISS and the Eco-scheme to support drought-hit farmers’ cash flow. Packaging & Sustainability: BEWI reported stronger seafood packaging performance tied to salmon volumes, while Indorama and partners plan PET bottle-to-preform recycling at commercial scale in Thailand. Climate/Prices: Kenya’s central bank warned rainfall risks could push up prices for several commodities, adding pressure to near-term inflation.
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