AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRetail Disruption: Cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems across France have spoiled food and caused heavy losses, prompting investigations. Consumer Costs: French inflation climbed to 3.1% in September, its highest in nearly three years, as energy prices surged and food inflation picked up. Packaging Rules: New EU rules bar food-contact packaging with high levels of PFAS, requiring makers to find alternatives for items such as takeaway boxes and bakery paper. Food Sourcing: After Northeast Atlantic fishery improvement projects ended, European fishmeal producers began developing a voluntary blue-whiting certification. In Spain, the Basque Culinary Center partnered with Ecuador’s shrimp industry to promote the product’s quality and traceability. New at Retail: Whisker launched its Litter-Robot 5 across Europe and the UK, priced at €999 or £899.
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