AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety Watch: Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health marks World Food Safety Day 2026 with a “From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere” campaign, hygiene training, and awards for top-performing food establishments. Regulatory Push: India’s FSSAI orders food businesses to stop using newspapers for packing or serving, citing ink and chemical contamination risks after a Mumbai vada pav incident. Consumer Protection: Hanamkonda consumer groups warn against food adulteration and misleading discounts on oils and spices ahead of World Food Safety Day. Food Industry Compliance: Hong Kong’s CFS says beef samples (beef congee) contained sulphur dioxide; the supplier factory suspended operations. Supply Chain & Food Security: Bahrain backs efforts to cut post-harvest losses at an Istanbul meeting, while FAO launches farmer field schools in Moldova to boost climate-resilient vegetable production and market access. Local Food Economy: Maine DMR and Wyman’s partner to improve alewife fish passage on the Narraguagus River, supporting native fish runs and the coastal economy. Trade & Exports: Jharkhand’s Aamrapali mangoes reach the UK under APEDA’s “Local Goes Global,” highlighting women-led farming exports. Automation in Drinks: RobotAnno showcases 24/7 AI beverage kiosks in Shenzhen, targeting labor shortages across coffee, milk tea, cocktails and ice cream retail.
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