AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTrade & Costs: U.S. importer Gellert Global Group, a major Canadian-cheese distributor, is suing over 50% tariffs on selected Canadian goods. Restaurant operators say tariffs are adding to food and beverage costs. Food Insecurity: Canadian food banks logged a record 2.35 million monthly visits, more than double 2019 levels, as rising grocery bills force households to choose between essentials. Dairy Innovation: Lactalis Canada opened an R&D centre beside its Ontario cheese plant, with pilot-scale facilities to develop and test products and processes. The company says it has invested more than $900 million in Canadian manufacturing and distribution since 2018. Sustainability: Caesars catering teams say attendance forecasting, staged preparation and donating safe surplus help cut food waste at large events. Beverage Awards: Flying Brick Cider Co won three top Australian Cider Awards, including Best in Show, among more than 160 entries. Regional Food Security: OECS agriculture ministers are pushing coordinated purchasing, shipping links and aligned food-safety standards to strengthen the region’s food systems.
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