AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU-Morocco Trade: Morocco widened its agro-food surplus with the EU in early 2026, with EU imports from Morocco down just 2% while EU exports fell 18%, driven by weaker shipments of cereals, beef and soybean oil. Food Prices Watch: The FAO says global food commodity prices stayed broadly stable in May, but cereal costs rose (with wheat up 3.4% month-on-month), underlining weather and energy/input risks. UK Hospitality Pressure: A UK MP is pushing urgent action after hospitality firms warned of rising costs and a VAT setup that leaves on-site food and drink at 20% while supermarket food is zero-rated. Olive Oil & Consumer Habits: Separate consumer-focused pieces highlight how shoppers can be nudged into overspending and how olive oil mistakes can cost flavour and money. Travel & Taste: Wine tourism remains a growth theme, with guides spotlighting off-the-beaten-track regions and what to eat alongside tastings. World Cup Food Culture: Fans across Europe and beyond are turning matches into food-and-drink moments, from watch parties to themed snacks and local cuisines.
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