AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPoultry Alert: South Korea reported highly pathogenic H5N9 bird flu at a farm in Gyeonggi province, where all 90,986 birds were culled, adding pressure to an industry already hit by outbreaks worldwide. Global Ingredients: Lesaffre’s Biospringer is helping Chinese food brands expand overseas, using production sites near key markets to preserve familiar flavors and respond quickly to demand. Food Prices: The FAO’s global food price index fell in October as cereal, dairy and meat prices eased, but remained 5.9% above a year earlier; sugar prices climbed for a fourth straight month. Industry Costs: Australia’s rate rise is adding pressure for food manufacturers, while food and non-alcoholic beverage prices rose 3.2% over the year to September. Food Safety: India’s food regulators stepped up inspections, with Maharashtra suspending 105 food licences and seizing products during festive-season checks.
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