AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEU Packaging Compliance: The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) starts applying from 12 August, with ASEAN exporters now facing PFAS limits in food-contact packaging plus phased rules on recyclability, recycled content, reduction and reuse—raising documentation and QA burdens for food and beverage firms. M&A in Dairy: Lactalis has agreed to buy Saputo’s UK dairy division for about £988m, adding brands like Cathedral City and Wensleydale and five manufacturing sites, with completion expected by Q1 2027. Food Safety & Supply Chains: UK farmers are dealing with rising bluetongue cases; authorities say the virus doesn’t affect humans and meat and milk remain safe, but vaccination and vigilance are urged. Circular Packaging & Migration: A new focus on managing chemical migration is emerging as recycled content grows in food-contact packs, especially for recycled paper/board where prior-use chemicals can vary. Climate Pressure on Food: Europe’s heat and drought are hitting transport and costs—Rotterdam is loading barges at reduced capacity—while broader drought risks threaten crops and food supply. Gluten-Free Trend in Africa: Demand for gluten-free foods is boosting African indigenous crops like cassava, millet, sorghum and teff into premium bakery products.
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