AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Watch: Cyprus says its food safety checks are working after a wedding poisoning scare, reporting 6,680 samples tested in 2025 with just 2.7% non-compliant and €47,195 in fines for 91 businesses, as it prepares a National Food Safety Authority. Health & Nutrition Research: A European Heart Journal observational study links eight common preservatives (including potassium sorbate and sodium nitrite) to higher hypertension risk in 112,000+ people, urging regulators like EFSA to revisit safety assessments. EU Wine Policy: EU gene-editing rules for grapevines are nearing a vote (17 June), but wine groups warn patent disputes and outdated wine regulations could block market access. Market & Consumer Trends: HelloFresh faces backlash over a Pride Month ad with sexualized innuendo; meanwhile, World Cup matchday menus and deals are rolling out across brands. Protein Innovation: Thailand’s Betagro is pushing “Chicken Made Noodle,” an extrusion-based chicken noodle concept with 13g protein per 100g, after winning at ThaiFex–Anuga. Global Food Economy: G7 agriculture ministers discussed fertilizer price pressure tied to Hormuz disruption, saying urea supply is sufficient for now.
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