AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Costs: Australia’s rate rise to 4.85% adds pressure on food manufacturers as prices diverge: fruit rose 10.2% year-on-year in September, while pork and coffee, tea and cocoa fell. Supply Chain: War-related shipping and fuel costs have pushed saffron prices up 10% to 20%; Iran supplies about 90% of the world’s crop. China’s zero tariffs for African countries are also opening export opportunities, with Kenyan avocado shipments targeted to double next year. Climate & Farming: A report launched at COP31 says governments could redirect US$842 billion in annual agricultural support toward lower-emission farming, food security and rural livelihoods. Industry Moves: Niagara Bottling opened a US$141 million Kentucky plant, while Orion plans to build Vietnamese production capacity to 1 trillion won by 2030. Lotte Chilsung’s third-quarter operating profit fell 38% amid weak beverage demand and higher costs. Consumer Trust: More restaurants are using AI-generated food images on menus and signs, prompting concerns that unrealistic visuals could mislead diners.
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