AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFood affordability push: Aldi says it’s investing £900m in new stores and distribution plus £340m in price cuts across 1,000+ products, aiming to keep groceries cheaper ahead of Christmas. Water stewardship in brewing: Carlsberg Britvic launches a 10-year partnership with The Rivers Trust to restore rivers, wetlands and floodplains near its Rugby site, backing nature-based projects to improve water resilience. Food safety & regulation: Defra brings England’s livestock traceability system in-house after a £237m programme spend, while India’s Supreme Court continues to scrutinize FSSAI’s front-of-pack warning label timeline and “red” label approach. Supply chain & risk: Swiss Re Institute and LSE warn that AI-linked, interconnected supply chains are making disruptions spread faster across sectors, including food. Agrifood growth & exports: Egypt reports food industry exports at about $6.9bn in 2025, up sharply from 2021, as it expands storage and supply-chain capacity. Local food business wins: McDonald’s Pakistan marks 28 years by spotlighting local dairy, poultry and packaging partners behind the brand.
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