AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood & Health Research: A major European study of 450,000 people over 14 years links processed meat to higher stomach cancer risk, with even small increases (about a slice of ham) tied to meaningful added risk. Food Safety & Additives: Another large European cohort study in the European Heart Journal flags several common food preservatives as associated with higher hypertension risk, prompting calls for regulators to revisit safety assessments. Packaging Reality Check: A German Packaging Institute survey finds consumers prioritise hygiene and easy resealing, while also overestimating how well recycling works—recyclability is top of mind, but public beliefs don’t match real-world performance. Climate & Food Systems: The UN and WMO warn El Niño could intensify extreme weather, threatening agriculture, hydropower and electricity—and raising pressure on food and water supplies. Local Food Culture: Prague’s Holešovice Market Hall keeps drawing crowds with seasonal produce and growing street-food and restaurant offerings. Industry/Innovation: AAK launches its AAK Academy in Ghana to boost technical know-how for chocolate and confectionery production.
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