AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Waste Mandate: New South Wales just rolled out a major push to cut landfill-bound food scraps, with $10m funding and new rules from 1 July requiring targeted businesses and institutions (including supermarkets, universities and prisons) to recycle food waste via FOGO. Policy Meets Pressure: In the UK, business groups say the King’s Speech missed a “critical opportunity” to ease costs—especially energy bills, business rates and employment pressures. Retail Reality Check: Woolworths is bracing after the ACCC backed a Federal Court finding that Coles used “Down Down” discounts that weren’t genuine. Premium Processed Pork: Thailand’s CPF NH Foods JV has started production and launched CP Nippon, aiming at domestic and export markets across Asia. Food Security Trade Moves: Ukraine is looking to expand agricultural and food exports with the Philippines, while the Philippines and Japan are set to deepen agri-fisheries cooperation ahead of a Japan visit. Demand Strain on the Ground: In LA, a drive-through food distribution in Baldwin Park ended early after supplies ran out, leaving some families turned away.
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