AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoOlive Oil Accolades: Athanasiou Olive Oil Co., a Northern California small-batch producer, won double Gold and a Bronze at the 2026 California State Fair Olive Oil Competition, highlighting top results in Frantoio and Tuscan-style blends. Dairy Prices Watch: USDA set June Class I base milk at $22.18/cwt, the highest since Nov 2024, while also updating herd and production forecasts in its monthly dairy outlook. Italian Food Culture, Abroad: A roundup of North End Italian feasts lists multiple summer 2026 celebrations, including major processions and the long-running Fisherman’s Feast tradition tied to Sciacca, Sicily. Policy & Packaging Pressure: Italy’s Pro Food group says sustainability rules under the EU PPWR should not be judged by material alone, pushing for clearer, science-based implementation as obligations roll out from August 2026. Agro-Climate Adaptation: The EU DRYAD project backs nature-based solutions for Mediterranean agro-silvo-pastoral landscapes to cut drought impacts, restore soils, and support rural jobs.
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