AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Food Policy: The EU ban on BPA in food packaging takes effect, tightening rules on chemicals that can migrate into products. EU Meat Labelling: The EU moves to define meat terms more clearly in a protective move for consumers and producers. EU Court & Retail: Hungary’s mandatory food discount scheme is ruled against under EU law, adding pressure to national pricing policies. Health & Nutrition Research: A French NutriNet-Santé study links natural food colour additives to higher Type 2 diabetes risk and increased cancer rates, reigniting debate over additives. Food Safety & Packaging Tech: Walki and Dow develop mono-material pouches for food packaging, aiming to simplify recycling. Trade & Fresh Produce: Uttarakhand’s premium litchis ship to Italy for the first time, opening a new European entry point for Indian fruit. Consumer Costs: Reports highlight food price pressure across Europe, with inflation still shaping how people spend. Hospitality & Travel Culture: World Cup fans’ “ranch” obsession sparks airport carry-on issues and brand tie-ins, showing how US food trends travel fast.
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