AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Prices Watch: FAO says global food prices slipped 0.2% in May, though cereals rose and the index stayed near a three-year high. War-Driven Hunger: The UN World Food Programme warns Iran conflict spillovers could push millions more into acute hunger, citing higher energy and food costs plus fertilizer shortages. PFAS Cleanup Push: Wisconsin reached a $10M settlement with Tyco over PFAS firefighting-foam contamination, with funds for cleanup and replacement wells. Restaurant Value Moves: In Singapore, diners are still prioritizing eating out, and restaurants are leaning on shareable meal deals and lower-priced options to win back customers. Local Food Access: Hamilton, New Zealand is set to open a “social supermarket” to help working families facing food insecurity. Food Safety & Disruption: Ukraine reported a Russian drone strike on a children’s baby food plant in Kyiv region, killing four and injuring nine. Policy & Packaging: Massachusetts lawmakers are considering broad PFAS bans in food packaging and other consumer products. Community Markets: Ladner Village Market in B.C. returns for its 30th season with “Make it, Bake it, Grow it” and dozens of local vendors.
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