AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Inflation Watch: India’s El Niño risk is back in focus, with a new Bank of Baroda note flagging an 80% chance of El Niño by June–August and CPI inflation projected to settle at 5.2–5.5% in FY27, driven by food and fuel pressures. Supply Chain & Energy: U.S. urea prices have eased back toward pre-conflict levels after the Iran-linked energy shock, but analysts warn weather and fertilizer logistics could still keep food costs volatile. Food Safety: The FDA issued a highest-risk Class I recall for Alfredo sauce sold in 41 states after a dry milk powder ingredient was linked to potential salmonella contamination. Infant Formula Alert: Nara Organics recalled Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula tied to a botulism outbreak across California, Pennsylvania, and Washington. Consumer Protection: Sri Lanka’s CAA raided a Kollupitiya supermarket over imported packaged foods allegedly missing required labeling like importer details, MRP, batch info, and expiry dates. Public Health: Kerala reported another Nipah case, prompting surveillance and contact tracing as experts question why outbreaks keep clustering there. Community Food Support: Ireland extended a Holiday Hunger Pilot to cover about 42,000 children during summer breaks. Rail Catering Shift: India’s IRCTC is switching onboard meal prep to electric induction stoves due to LPG shortages.
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