AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEU Food Safety Clampdown: The European Commission will suspend imports of Brazilian meat and other animal products from Thursday after Brazil failed to provide enough guarantees on animal health rules, including antibiotic misuse; poultry, meat, eggs, honey and casing are affected, with timelines depending on how fast Brazil demonstrates compliance. Climate Pressure on Heritage Dairy: France has temporarily loosened protected cheese rules for drought-hit herds, allowing some producers to use outside feed and easing pasture requirements for cheeses like Abondance and Comté. Italian Spirits Spotlight: A look at how amaro—Italy’s bitter herbal digestivo—has moved from monastery traditions to modern feasts. Cold-Chain Deal: Americold has closed its $1.3bn North American cold storage joint venture with EQT, with EQT taking 70% and Americold retaining 30%, using proceeds to cut debt and fund growth. Food & Drink Culture: A roundup of spritz-style aperitivo culture and a new French brasserie opening in Vail Village.
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