AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Tech & Sustainability: Oterra (Denmark) is expanding its naturally sourced blue colours with two new liquid versions of Jungle Blue and Arctic Blue, aiming to help confectionery and beverage makers get bright blues without pre-mixing or dust. Public Health & Environment: New research links microplastics to faster antibiotic resistance, pointing to the “plastisphere” as a place where bacteria can evolve tougher defenses. R&D Policy: A new OECD-style comparison maps how European countries subsidize research via tax breaks, with implied rates varying widely (from very low in Denmark to much higher in Portugal). Astronomy in Iceland’s Spotlight: NASA says the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse will sweep across Greenland and western Iceland (with a partial eclipse visible elsewhere), and it lines up with the Perseids’ peak viewing window. Geothermal Curiosity: Peru’s “boiling river” (Shanay-Timpishka) reaches near-scalding temperatures thanks to geothermal heat far from volcanoes. Fisheries & Governance: Europe’s mackerel quota fight is worsening as adult stocks keep falling, raising the risk of ecological collapse. Local Justice Link: Fishrot victims in Namibia ask Icelandic prosecutors to recognize them as victims in Iceland-linked criminal proceedings.
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