AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoInstitutional Food Supply: Sodexo’s “Vermont First” grant is funding $10,000–$15,000 projects to help Vermont farmers and producers enter or scale into University of Vermont dining and Sodexo accounts, with applications due Oct. 30. Food Safety Crackdown: Jammu & Kashmir FDA banned 10 ghee brands/batches after lab tests found adulteration and misbranding, ordering no sale, storage, distribution or display. Trade & Exports: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia set a two-year target to lift Pakistani agri and food exports to $3B, prioritizing rice, red meat, fruits and water-efficient farming tech. Frozen Food Finance: Bangladesh Bank launched a Tk 2,000 crore revolving pre-financing fund (up to 7% interest) for frozen shrimp/fish exporters to ease cash-cycle and cold-chain costs. Food Waste & Surplus: Kuwait’s restaurant and catering sector is tackling surplus food after estimates show restaurants drive 33% of national food waste, with weddings flagged as a major surplus source. Community Food Support: KOOTASCA in Minnesota is asking residents to back its Neighbors Helping Neighbors campaign as pantry demand rises amid SNAP changes and delayed state funding. Local Food Business Growth: UAFS RoarCorps expands student volunteer service into areas including healthy futures, while Georgia’s Sept. 3 workshop targets food entrepreneurs with practical growth steps.
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