AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOnline Shopping: The EU’s new €2 handling fee on parcels from outside the bloc took effect Nov. 1, adding to a separate €3 duty on qualifying low-value imports and potentially lifting costs for shoppers buying from platforms such as Temu and Shein. Household Bills: UK energy bills could rise 27% in January, with the annual price cap forecast to reach £2,192 as gas prices climb and Europe’s winter reserves remain low. Food & Drink: Greek honey exports rose 10.5% by volume in 2025, but producers face higher costs and cheaper imports; a new digital tracking system aims to curb misleading origin claims. Product Safety: UK border seizures of illegal weight-loss injections topped 11,000 doses this year, and tests found some suspect products contained no weight-loss drug. Food Safety: Spain’s food agency warned consumers not to eat an affected batch of Arla pudding over possible glass contamination.
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