AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCoffee Cost Shock: UK coffee prices are climbing fast, with one brand’s bag rising from £3.76 (2021) to £5.56 today as bean shortages and supply costs squeeze budgets. Fertiliser & Food Security: Jordan warns that rising farm input costs are feeding through to consumers, tied in part to Strait of Hormuz disruptions that jolt global fertiliser markets. Humanitarian Strain: In the West Bank, displaced Palestinians describe worsening survival conditions as injuries and basic needs outpace support. Industry Trade Push: Saudi Arabia’s Saudifood Show and Saudifood Manufacturing 2026 opens in Jeddah, bringing 1,000+ exhibitors across sourcing, processing, packaging and foodservice. Weather & Supply Risk: A nor’easter is battering the US East Coast with flooding and power cuts, threatening food and event operations. El Niño Menu Disruption: Top chefs are already reshaping menus as extreme El Niño weather threatens ingredient availability and prices. Food Safety & Compliance: South Korea’s central bank flags “domino” price hikes spreading through coffee and dining, while regulators continue food-labelling and safety pressure. Pet Nutrition Business: Malaysia’s Notti Pet Food targets exports, building premium pet nutrition around fresh-meat and functional recipes.
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