AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety Recall: Hong Kong’s Municipal Affairs Bureau urged consumers to stop eating specific Bonne Maman strawberry jam mini glass jars after alerts from Hong Kong and France about possible glass fragments, naming batch numbers K154 and K155 and best-before 30 June 2028. Heat & Produce Prices: UK cucumbers reportedly got pricier and distorted in shape as heatwaves hit growers across Europe, with wholesale prices jumping from 99p/kg (mid-May) to £2.09/kg (late July). EU Travel Rules: The EU published strict 2026 rules limiting travellers’ ability to bring meat, milk and most animal products into Italy and other member states, with only narrow exemptions and weight limits. Migration & Humanitarian Strain: Spain’s Ceuta crisis continues to strain services, with officials saying hundreds of unaccompanied minors remain and conditions are “unsustainable,” as the death toll from the surge was reported at 77. Climate Shock to Food Security: WFP warned a very strong El Niño could push nearly 49m more people into acute hunger by end of next year, citing drought and erratic rainfall risks. Agri-Policy: Ireland’s agriculture minister highlighted progress on EU files during the first month of its Council presidency, including animal welfare during transport, organic rules and livestock strategy work. Industry Moves: Griffith Foods agreed to acquire the Plant-Tec factory in Poland to expand dry seasonings and coatings capacity for Europe.
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