AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCold-Chain Cyberattacks: Hackers disrupted supermarket refrigeration across Europe, spoiling food and exposing weaknesses in systems used by grocers and suppliers. The UK’s cyber agency reported some local impacts, while the European Commission plans to review retailers’ defences. Food Trade: The UK and EU have agreed a draft deal to remove many post-Brexit checks on food and agricultural exports, potentially restoring trade in products including sausages, shellfish and seed potatoes. Beverage Results: Nigeria’s Champion Breweries reported nine-month revenue of N51.4 billion, up 140%, largely after consolidating an acquisition; its standalone brewery sales volumes fell amid softer demand. Supply Deals: Lidl Ireland signed a five-year, €90 million potato supply agreement with Meade Farm, giving the Irish grower greater certainty for investment and employment. Farm Costs: Pivot Bio’s CEO says fertilizer costs have doubled for many US farmers without a matching rise in grain revenue; the company plans a nonprofit focused on rural communities and farmer wellbeing. Food Access: Toronto’s Daily Bread Food Bank recorded 4.1 million visits for a second year, and more than one in eight local children now rely on food banks.
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