AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Security as National Security: Jordan says wheat and barley stocks cover about 6–9.6 months via strategic reserves and diversified imports, but the bigger question is boosting local production. Agri-Finance Push: Kafalat launched a $47.6m direct loan program for agri-food and rural agri-tourism firms under the World Bank-backed GATE project, aiming to reach ~390 enterprises. Sustainable Farming Proof: A U.S. study of 2,000+ farms links regenerative practices to similar yields and profits while boosting soil carbon and biodiversity. Consumer Pressure on Brands: U.S. shoppers are shifting to store labels as prices bite, hitting major food brands like McCormick and Conagra. Food Safety & Biosecurity: Ireland warns it’s entering a higher-risk avian influenza period and urges strict biosecurity. Policy & Trade Tensions: Indonesia and G20 partners reject using food as geopolitical pressure; Malaysia civil groups warn EU “TRIPS-plus” demands could raise medicine costs and harm farmers. Packaging Circularity: Tetra Pak rolls out a carton recycling platform in Việt Nam aligned with EPR. Industry Costs Squeeze: Bangladesh restaurants report sales down up to 30% as food, utilities, fuel, and wages rise.
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