AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoIraq’s Food Supply: The country produces about six billion eggs a year against demand of nine billion, and feed-route disruptions and currency swings have pushed prices up. The government has waived duties on imported eggs and some other foods, while easing approvals to help poultry farms restart. Food Safety: A minister’s warning about untreated hospital waste in the Tigris sparked fears over river fish. Health officials say HIV cannot spread through food or water, but concerns about pollution remain a challenge for fish sellers. Regional Food Industry: Egypt used its International Dates Festival to set out a strategy targeting a 20% share of global date production, spotlighting a key consumer-food sector. Cost Pressures: Middle East shipping and energy disruptions continue to threaten supply chains, adding pressure to food and household costs.
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