AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Crisis Watch: UN agency chief warns the Strait of Hormuz closure is already feeding into higher fertiliser and fuel costs, with food price impacts likely to hit by year-end and early next year. Policy & Health: A UK trial in the British Journal of Nutrition suggests counting one daily serving of 100% fruit juice (150ml) toward “5-a-day” can raise fruit intake without short-term blood marker worsening, and may improve depression scores. Hospitality Pressure: UK chefs back Andy Burnham’s push to cut VAT on hospitality from 20% to 10%, arguing it would help pubs and restaurants compete with supermarket pricing. Regulation & Compliance: Ghana Standards Authority is understaffed, forcing exporters and regional producers to travel to Accra for food/cosmetics certification, sometimes waiting weeks. Market Signals: Eurostat data shows accommodation and food services production fell in March 2026, even as services overall edged up. EU Agriculture: EU agricultural policy is urged to clearly link subsidies to emissions cuts.
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