AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCorporate Restructuring: Campbell’s is cutting 13% of its salaried workforce and closing two snack plants as it tries to get back to profitability. School Meals Under Pressure: New Mexico says its universal free school lunch program will stay in place until at least 2030, even as SNAP cuts threaten funding nationwide. Food Safety Alarm: Indonesia’s free nutritious meals program is linked to nearly 2,000 suspected food-poisoning cases, with outbreaks reported across multiple provinces. Global Food Costs: The UN FAO says world food prices rose to the highest level since late 2022, driven by extreme weather, Black Sea disruptions, and war-related supply shocks. Supply Chain & Policy: Africa’s AUDA-NEPAD chief urged dismantling trade and logistical barriers so surplus food can reach deficit markets across borders. Consumer Behavior Shift: A US study finds 55% of Americans are cooking at home more often as the “Brown Bag Economy” grows. Health & Nutrition: Research links very high coffee intake (over 5 cups/day) with lower bone density in older women, while moderate intake appears less concerning. Local Community Food: Lagos’ Adetola Food Bank says its food-aid initiative is ongoing welfare, not electioneering.
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