AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDelivery & Retail: Amazon and Uber Eats are joining forces to offer Prime members free delivery on restaurant orders of $25 or more, intensifying competition for food delivery customers. Ingredients & Packaging: Univar Solutions expanded its North American partnership with Roquette to distribute pea protein, soluble fibre and other ingredients; Ball is investing in a new beverage-can plant in Germany, with production expected to ramp up in 2028. Trade & Traceability: The UK and EU reportedly reached an agreement to ease food-trade checks, potentially removing certification requirements from 2028. In Malaysia, allegations that imported palm oil is being blended with local supplies before re-export have raised concerns about product origin and food safety. Company Results: Americold reported year-over-year revenue and operating-income growth and cut debt by $1.15 billion. Ingredion, by contrast, reported a 19% drop in third-quarter operating income and lowered its full-year earnings outlook amid higher costs and softer demand. Food Security: Ghana is focusing on stronger markets, finance and processing links for local farmers, while Indonesia is pushing investment in sago processing to diversify food supplies.
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