AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHeat & Food Prices: Europe’s third heatwave of the year is straining daily life and raising the risk of “climateflation,” with analysts warning a “super” El Niño could push food price shocks into 2028. Food Safety & Health: New research links microplastics found in human artery plaque and brain tissue to higher risks of heart attack, stroke and death, while also pointing to ultra-processed foods as a major exposure route. Delivery Rules: A new EU directive changing how delivery workers are classified could increase takeaway prices as gig-economy costs shift. Agrifood Policy: The EU is moving on livestock and protein resilience with a new strategy aimed at stronger, diversified agri-food value chains. Consumer & Hospitality: A “summer wine guide” and a gelato feature highlight how European food culture is leaning into heat-friendly indulgence. Industry Watch: EU competition and margin-cap cases (including Hungary) keep pressure on how food is priced across the single market.
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