AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHeatwave Fallout for Food: Europe’s farmers are warning of “catastrophic” harvests as successive heatwaves and drought hit vegetables and grains hard, with France reporting sharp drops across crops including zucchini, lettuce, peas and broccoli. Packaging & Compliance: Henkel has opened an EU-standard paper packaging recyclability testing route in Asia-Pacific, helping exporters meet upcoming PPWR requirements locally. EU Food-Contact Rules: The EU’s packaging reforms are tightening caps on “forever chemicals” in food-contact items, adding pressure on brands and converters to reformulate and re-test. Food Security & Trade: Fiji’s food system remains heavily import-dependent, with a 2023 import bill far outstripping exports, as the government launches a $26.5m plan to cut reliance on imported staples. Seafood Economy Under Strain: New research flags illegal fishing as a major drag on fisheries communities, with illicit seafood trade valued in the billions and consumed across Europe and North America. Industry Sustainability: PepsiCo says it’s making progress on 2030 pep+ targets, including emissions cuts and low-carbon farming pilots in the UK and EU. Retail & Dining: Spain is moving away from ketchup sachets in restaurants, but the change won’t be instant.
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