AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUnilever–McCormick Update: Unilever says it has agreed “commitments” with European works councils ahead of its planned food-business merger with McCormick, covering employee terms and consultation timelines, with talks continuing through summer. Food Security Focus: Canada’s new national food security strategy pledges $3bn over 10 years, but a key gap remains extension and advisory support so farmers can actually use new tech and practices. Heat & Food Safety: UK retailers Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Aldi warn of a looming “food shock” as heatwaves and wildfires disrupt supply, while Europe’s heatwaves are also being linked to rising infectious disease risks. Water Resilience: A UK water-resilience grant scheme offers £2,000–£50,000 to farmers and growers to improve water efficiency and drought resilience. EU Trade/Meat Imports: An MEP presses the European Commission for “absolute clarification” over Brazil meat import decisions tied to antimicrobial rules. Aquaculture Expansion: Danish firm Globaq Solutions will partner with Fiskarna Aqua to develop Algeria’s first integrated aquaculture hub. Food Culture: International Albariño Day spotlights the grape’s Galician roots and the Cambados festival that draws huge crowds.
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