AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoUK Spirits Trade: John Watling’s Rum signs a UK distribution deal with Lexir UK, with first commercial shipments expected in October 2026 after label and packaging updates for UK/EU rules. EU Food Safety & Trade: The European Commission confirms a ban on Brazilian beef entering Europe for at least two years, tied to assurances over hormone oestradiol 17ß. Animal Welfare at Sea: Irish Ferries faces a formal notice over alleged breaches of EU rules on transporting unweaned calves, with groups calling for enforcement and possible legal action. Food Prices & Supply Chains: Record EU diesel prices are pushing up freight costs and squeezing farmers and businesses, raising inflation pressure across road-dependent sectors. Retail & Consumer Trust: An Ohio inspection review of Kroger pricing errors found overcharges far more common than undercharges, with concerns about impacts on seniors and people of color. Health & Nutrition Research: New Irish research links coffee (including decaf) to shifts in the gut microbiome and potential effects on mood and stress via the gut-brain pathway. Oats Market Watch: Oatly, headquartered in Malmö, will report Q3 2026 results on October 28, 2026.
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