AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Food Safety & Animal Health: The European Commission approved a €34m 2026 aid programme for the Turkish Cypriot community, backing socio-economic development and helping align with EU food safety and animal health rules, including continued support for the Halloumi/Hellim PDO. Food Security & Trade Routes: Zelenskyy warned Russia’s Black Sea blockade is tightening the grain corridor from both sides, raising the risk of a global food crisis and pushing up costs and logistics for exporters. Dairy Markets: The US milk price rose in August, but dairy margins worsened as feed costs surged and Black Sea grain disruptions hit grain shipments. Consumer Watchdog: UK shoppers are being warned that some “mackerel” tins may be switched to Chilean jack mackerel, lowering omega-3 and vitamin B12 levels. Energy Pressure on Food Prices: UN climate chief Simon Stiell told the European Parliament that climate-driven extreme heat is already hitting food prices and economic security across Europe.
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