AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Security & Policy: Wales’ Climate Cymru coalition urged the Welsh government to make climate and nature the “heartbeat” of policy, backing a national food strategy for nutritious, locally sourced meals in schools, hospitals and public services. Market Access & Hours: Pakistan revised nationwide business and commercial closing times for summer daylight, with restaurants and food outlets allowed until 11pm and takeaway/home delivery exempt. Food Safety Watch: Isle of Wight hygiene ratings roundup showed several businesses at “improvement necessary,” while Mbabane authorities confiscated 560kg+ of unsafe food from 21 shops. Industry Moves: Cargill expanded in Belgium with investments across edible oils bottling, gourmet chocolate and a new extrusion pilot plant, boosting foodservice capacity. Restaurant & Retail Updates: McDonald’s is again testing drive-thru voice AI; Shake Shack cut guidance on weaker sales and higher costs; and Food Republic is set to close its last Beijing outlet on June 15. Local Community Food: Philippines launched an inter-agency framework to strengthen agricultural cooperatives, and Montana rolled out its 2026 Summer Food Service Program for free meals for kids.
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