AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFront-of-Pack Warning Labels: India’s FSSAI is back in the spotlight, proposing red hexagonal front-of-pack warnings for packaged foods and drinks high in sugar, fat and salt, with exemptions for single-ingredient items and a phased rollout—after earlier pushback from industry and public anger. Delivery Regulation: Kuwait’s new rules for third-party delivery platforms kick in Sept. 1, capping delivery fees and limiting platform commissions while banning extra surcharges—leaving operators split between consumer protection and business disruption fears. Food Safety & Enforcement: Russia’s Shahed drone strikes damaged a food-industry warehouse in Mykolaiv, while Yemen’s Al Bayda’a authorities destroyed six tons of expired food products. Food Tech for Faster Testing: A new review highlights AI- and light-based methods that can identify foodborne bacteria in minutes to hours, aiming to replace slow lab culturing. Trade & Re-exports: Fiji’s agriculture ministry wants better data on imported food processed locally and re-exported, to track where imports go and how much revenue is reinvested. Market Growth: India’s pet care sector is accelerating, with premium nutrition and hygiene driving demand and new brand launches.
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