AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Consumer & Retail Rules: New EU packaging rules are rolling out, with small online sellers warning about compliance costs and supermarkets/hospitality flagging potential price pressure; separate EU moves also tighten “forever chemicals” limits in food packaging. AI Transparency & Consumer Trust: Anthropic says its Claude watermarking will meet EU AI Act transparency needs—without obvious text changes—while some users reportedly cancel subscriptions over the idea. Energy & Household Bills: Heat is driving power demand and prices higher across Europe, and UK utility E.ON says solar-plus-battery households using one device can save £600 a year. Food & Drink Under Climate Stress: Champagne harvest is starting earlier as heatwaves and drought cut yields, pushing producers toward reserve wines and new grape approaches. Mobility for Consumers: A Romanian student’s €60,000 grant will fund an AI platform to predict public transport arrival times in Bălți, feeding station boards and a local app. Retail Openings: Aldi and Starbucks plan a new Boldon store with a drive-thru, targeting 40 jobs. Tech & Security for Shoppers: Motorola’s EU update schedules for the Razr+ 2026 appear to differ from EPREL promises, raising questions for buyers about security patch timelines.
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