AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUPF Marketing Clash: Campaigners say the next ultra-processed foods fight is less about ingredients and more about how brands use packaging, influencers, licensed characters and digital promotions to shape children’s tastes. UK Welfare Pressure: The DWP is sending thousands of letters to pensioners to boost take-up of Pension Credit, warning that around one in three eligible people still aren’t claiming—potentially missing money for essentials like food and heating. EU Budget & Geopolitics: EU leaders kick off a new phase of the long-term budget battle while also debating how the bloc should handle future Russia talks. Food Security Watch: FAO warns a potential super El Niño could disrupt global food output, though high stocks may soften the blow. Aviation & Nutrition: Qantas unveils science-led “wellness zone” plans for ultra-long flights, including meal timing and lighting designed to reduce jetlag. Agri-Policy UK: New farming minister Stephen Morgan visits an NFU farm as farmers push back on rising costs tied to fuel and fertiliser. Mediterranean Nutrition: A conference in Ancient Olympia spotlights health links between Mediterranean wine and olive oil, focusing on polyphenol-rich extra virgin oils.
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