AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCircular Food: Spain’s first EatCology cycle opened in Segovia, exploring how surplus asparagus, cabbage and cacao can become new ingredients. The programme will host monthly discussions on food, the environment and health through June 2027. Livestock Health: Bluetongue virus BTV-3 has been confirmed on a County Down farm. Officials urged farmers to stay alert, while stressing that meat and milk remain safe to consume. Food Security: An EU-backed initiative will receive $72 million from the IKEA Foundation to help countries reduce food loss and waste, a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. Market Rules: The EU’s new unfair-trading regulation will apply from September 2027, strengthening cross-border protections for farmers and smaller suppliers against practices such as late payments and short-notice order cancellations. Protected Food Heritage: Malta’s traditional blood sausage, mazzit, has been registered as an EU Protected Geographical Indication, recognizing its local ingredients and production traditions. Food Supply Risks: Cyberattacks on European supermarket refrigeration systems have prompted a US warning to grocery and cold-storage operators to secure their equipment.
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