AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHeat-Resilient Farming: French cereal farmers are trialling African sorghum to cope with repeated heatwaves, with cultivation expanding as the crop thrives in hotter conditions. Animal Health Alert: Bulgaria’s Food Safety Agency confirmed sheep and goat pox in a Plovdiv-region village, triggering protection and surveillance zones plus movement restrictions. Hospital Food Push: Dutch hospitals are rolling out a fully plant-based seven-day meal blueprint, built to hit protein targets and support the country’s sustainable healthcare goals. Food Diplomacy: India’s “gastrodiplomacy” debate is back in focus after BRICS dinner menus sparked criticism over vegetarian choices, even as India has served non-veg at other state banquets. Real Ale Culture: A UK cask ale campaign urges pub-goers to support local breweries and try cask-conditioned “real ale” as Oktoberfest season kicks off. Food Industry M&A: Robam plans a USD 175m move to buy a 60% stake in iTronics to expand its overseas kitchen thermometer business across Europe and North America. Crisis on the Plate (Cuba): In Havana, the Catholic Church is stepping in as Cuba’s power and supply shortages deepen, offering a social safety net for struggling families.
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