AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRegenerative Agriculture Win: Bundarra Farming for Good producer wins a national regenerative agriculture and ethical food production prize, spotlighting paddock-to-plate practices and soil health gains. Food Security & Trade Risk: Escalating Black Sea attacks are disrupting shipping and grain exports, raising pressure on global food supplies and freight costs. Community Food & Volunteers: QCWA’s volunteer-run Ekka Eats and Treats Cafe gears up for its 104th anniversary, with proceeds supporting Queensland community and crisis relief. Cashew Value-Add Push: Australia backs a Cambodia cashew processing expansion with Olam Food Ingredients, aiming to add 80 tonnes/day capacity and unlock more than $125m in annual potential revenue. WA Biosecurity Update: WA launches an interactive dashboard mapping H5 bird flu detections and negative tests to guide poultry producers and wildlife carers. Wine & Business: Treasury Wine Estates flags a major US business “rebalance,” including vineyard fallowing and bulk inventory cuts, after Penfolds’ owner takes a $558.4m hit. Grocery Pricing Watch: Aldi’s $2.49 hommus becomes a cult hit, with shoppers praising value and taste in its 2026 People’s Picks. Pub Food Trends: Go Tap data shows chicken parmigiana still leads, but burgers are surging as Aussies shift how they spend at pubs. Health & Food Safety: Coeliac Australia’s Gluten-Free Expo in Sydney features celebrity chef Helen Tzouganatos’ gluten-free baking demos.
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