AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPDO/PGI Training in London: The EU Fab 6 returned to The Chef Academy of London with two days of professional sessions on Mortadella Bologna PGI, Salamini Italiani alla Cacciatora PDO and Cotechino/Zampone Modena PGI, blending product theory with live cooking demos for ~150 participants. Retail Price War Impact: Lidl GB reported sales up 10% to £13bn and operating profit up 30%, driven by £315m in price cuts and a 12% jump in its Deluxe range as shoppers trade down and then “treat at home.” UK Food Security Alarm: More than 150 experts warn Britain has “no plan” for food shortages, urging action on storage and resilience ahead of potential shocks. Climate Pressure on Food Systems: Pacific Island leaders are pushing COP31 talks in Fiji to spotlight sea-level rise threats to food and livelihoods. Food & Farming Health Watch: Northern Ireland farmers were urged to stay alert after Shamonda virus was detected in Co Cork; no vaccine or treatment is available. Energy Costs Still Bite: ECB chief economist Philip Lane said high energy costs and weaker fiscal support may limit how much the ECB can tighten. Food Innovation Funding: Horizon Europe launched a €230m call targeting biodiversity and nature research, including work on PFAS impacts and ecosystem restoration.
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