AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFood Safety & Trade Oversight: Taylor Farms expanded recalls of jalapeño-based products after a salmonella outbreak tied to peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico—coming weeks after a cyclosporiasis-linked lettuce crisis tied to the same supplier name, renewing scrutiny of how imported produce is checked before it reaches U.S. shelves. Mexico–U.S. Avocado Exports: Mexico’s avocado shipments to the U.S. resumed after a security alert was lifted in Michoacán, with packing plants running again and USDA inspectors returning—though workers and producers still fear cartel pressure could return. Climate Risk to Food Security: UN-backed experts warn El Niño could worsen hunger in Guatemala, with up to 3.2 million people facing acute food insecurity through September as harvest disruptions and high prices bite. Agribusiness & Inputs: JPMorgan flags fertiliser shortages and a strengthening super El Niño as a recipe for higher global food inflation into 2027, with nitrogen timing risks that can cut yields even if supplies later recover. Disaster Impact: Colombia revised its earthquake toll to 289 deaths and reported major housing damage, with rescue efforts continuing amid grim conditions.
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