AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCaribbean Growth: Trinidad’s Fresh Start Juices is expanding into Barbados and Grenada, with St Lucia next, as it aims to replace imports and grow regional sales. Food Traceability: Malaysian industry representatives are urging an investigation into alleged blending of imported and local cooking oils before re-export, citing questions about origin, quality and safety. Local Food Systems: A planned Bulacan charity dinner will spotlight chefs using local and indigenous ingredients, linking food choices with farm resilience and cultural preservation. Cereal Changes: Kellogg’s has changed its UK Rice Krispies and Coco Pops recipes amid rice shortages; the reformulation means some products are no longer gluten-free. Pastry Spotlight: Thailand’s Dej Kewkacha has been named the 2026 World’s Best Pastry Chef, highlighting Asian desserts and local flavours. Food Technology: A look back at the first public tasting of lab-grown beef explores why the once-high-profile alternative meat has yet to transform food production.
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