AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoEU Food Supplements: The EU is drafting rules to standardise maximum vitamin and mineral doses in dietary supplements across member states, but the industry and some Irish voices warn it could effectively “ban” certain products. Heat & Crops: France is bracing for vegetable shortages after repeated heatwaves wrecked onion and other harvests, with some crops potentially down 50% and fresh supply tightening. Sweeteners & Gut Health: Cambridge research suggests several common sweeteners can directly alter gut bacteria growth, especially when combined with certain medicines, raising questions about real-world effects. Public Health & Climate: A study of rural Spain (1920–1950) links extreme heat to higher infant death risk, with the biggest danger in the 24–48 hours around exposure. Food Delivery During the World Cup: In Israel, Wolt data shows match-hours drove a 20% jump in delivery orders, with big spikes for pizza, burgers and ice cream. World Cup Final Logistics: Security and crowd checks at MetLife Stadium reportedly caused entry waits over two hours, affecting fans and food service staff. Cocoa & Dairy Investment: Nigeria’s Bank of Industry secured a €60m EIB loan to expand cocoa processing and dairy value chains, supported by the EU’s Global Gateway.
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