AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoSeafood Supply: Perak reported 10,590 tonnes of cockles produced from January to October, with a RM3.6 million pilot programme funding coastal farms to boost food security. Chocolate Demand: U.S. Halloween chocolate sales fell $33.1 million year over year in the nine weeks to Oct. 17, as shoppers cut back and seek lower-sugar options; candy prices have climbed sharply. Food Processing: Canada is investing $50 million to help processors adopt automation, AI and digital tools, aiming to raise productivity and strengthen domestic supply. Recycling: Envipco was selected for a planned rollout of about 1,700 reverse-vending machines at a major U.K. retailer, ahead of the country’s 2027 deposit scheme. Trade and Exports: Cyprus promoted 28 food and drink businesses at SIAL Paris, while Hong Kong secured Vinexpo Asia for five consecutive years from 2027, reinforcing its role as a regional wine and spirits hub.
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