AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety Recalls: Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Morrisons issued urgent “do not eat” recalls on multiple common items, including Morrisons Coronation Chicken Pasta (possible undeclared milk) and Maple & Bacon crisps, after Food Standards Agency alerts. Hygiene Enforcement: A Derbyshire Subway in Chesterfield was hit with a 2/5 food hygiene score, with inspectors citing issues in food handling, cleanliness and pest control. Agri-Food & Water Resilience: Norfolk’s agri-food economy got a push for “mission critical” water investment, arguing modern water infrastructure can boost productivity and protect supply chains. Farm Input Costs: A fertilizer pricing squeeze is blamed for rising grocery bills and pressure on family farms, with the FTC launching an industrywide fertilizer pricing investigation. Biofuel From Fruit: CSIR-NIIST and Hyderabad startup 3CousinLabs will test producing bioethanol from seasonal fruits, aiming to turn surplus horticulture into renewable fuel. Beverage Industry Expansion: Givaudan opened a new production facility in Cikarang, Indonesia, to make savoury, sweet and snack flavour powders and add jobs. Retail & Consumer Demand: Vietnam reported H1 CPI up 4.38% (food and catering easing slightly in June) alongside strong retail and services growth, while HCM City’s economy expanded 8.55% in H1. Local Food Business: A Belmont, NY business owner complained an abandoned stinky truck has been left outside for weeks, hurting customers and neighbors.
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