AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety & Health: New research links microplastics found in human artery plaque, stroke-related clots and brain tissue to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke or death, with ultra-processed foods flagged as a major exposure route. Retail & Regulation: The UK is set to cap vets’ prescription fees at £21 and force clearer pricing and ownership disclosure, aiming to cut confusing, high costs for pet owners. Foodservice Expansion: Taco Bell opens at Merry Hill in the UK with a limited-edition BBQ Habanero menu, while Sri Lanka’s ISSO - Prawn Crazy launches its first born-and-bred corporate restaurant in London’s Canary Wharf. EU Policy Watch: A new EU rule will require coffee shops to accept customer cups from 2027, pushing reuse and cutting single-use waste. Heat & Public Risk: Germany reports June drowning deaths at the highest level since 2003 amid heatwave conditions, underscoring summer safety pressures. Food Culture & Travel: A roundup of French recipes beyond the classics, plus a spotlight on Sweden’s candy boom (including lakrits) for European readers chasing new tastes.
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