AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood safety recalls: The US issued a Class I recall for about 1,500 lb of imported Italian ready-to-eat pork guanciale (pork jowl) after routine testing found Listeria monocytogenes; no illnesses reported, but consumers and food businesses are told not to eat and to return or discard affected lots. Food prices pressure: A new report warns global food markets face a “coming food price shock” as war, weather and fuel costs collide, with El Niño risks adding strain. Greek stone fruit exports: Greece’s peach, nectarine, cherry and apricot exports jumped in 2026 thanks to better-than-usual weather, with Romania and Poland among the biggest destinations. Dairy decarbonisation: Barry Callebaut and Arla launched a three-year partnership to cut on-farm emissions tied to UK skimmed milk powder, using farm-level carbon data plus incentives. Sommellerie event: The ASI Best Sommelier of the World 2026 heads to Lisbon (11-17 Oct), with first-time representation from India, Kenya, Lebanon and Moldova. Italian dessert competition: Tiramisù World Cup 2026 returns to Treviso (9-11 Oct), with separate Original (strict six-ingredient) and Creative categories for home bakers.
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