AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU Packaging Overhaul: New EU packaging and waste rules start rolling out, tightening PFAS limits in food-contact materials, pushing deposit-return for bottles/cans, and phasing out small single-use sachets like ketchup and mayo by 2030—sparking warnings of higher costs for retailers and cafés. Heat & Drought Pressure: A brutal European heatwave is driving wildfires and evacuations, while drought is hitting vineyards and crops—raising concerns for harvest size and food prices. Wine Under Stress: French and Spanish growers report drought-linked vine stress and smoke-taint risks, with 2026 harvest expectations turning pessimistic. Food Safety Politics (US): In the US, San Francisco and federal leaders are challenging the GRAS loophole tied to ultra-processed foods, echoing tobacco-era litigation tactics. Fishing Tech Upgrade (Greece): Greece is funding a digital monitoring system for 10,743 small-scale fishing vessels, adding tracking devices and tablets to improve oversight. Cocoa Value-Add (PNG): Papua New Guinea inaugurates upgraded cocoa processing and chocolate capacity with EU/FAO support, aiming to double output and lift product quality. Brand Moves (UK): Italian pasta maker Felicetti appoints RH Amar as its exclusive UK distributor across retail, wholesale, foodservice and online.
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