AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPalm Oil Deal: Colombian ingredients group Grupo Daabon has reportedly acquired Brazil’s Agropalma, adding 39,000 hectares of planted palm in Pará, forest reserves, six extraction plants, and a refinery in Belém—an expansion tied to sustainable sourcing expectations. Food Prices Watch: The FAO says global food prices edged down in June (index 130.3, -0.3% from May) as wheat, maize, dairy, and sugar fell, while meat hit a record and vegetable oils rose amid palm-oil supply worries. El Niño Risk: Forecasts point to an El Niño that could intensify, raising odds of extreme heat, drought, and flooding across vulnerable regions. Biosecurity & Livestock Health: The U.S. and Mexico are ramping up sterile-fly production to fight New World screwworm, with new facilities in Mexico aimed at protecting cattle and ranch livelihoods. Regional Integration: CARICOM marks its 53rd anniversary with renewed calls for collective action on security, disaster response, climate adaptation, and public health.
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