AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBrands & Retail: Halloween launches are leaning on novelty and interaction, from glow-in-the-dark Goldfish bags to mystery flavours; Party Rings’ 2025 seasonal range brought in more than 200,000 shoppers and £650,000 in extra category sales. Grocery Costs: Irish grocery inflation reached 4.69% in the latest 12-week period, while shoppers made more frequent, smaller trips and relied more on promotions. Leadership: Lindt has ousted CEO Adalbert Lechner after a sales slowdown, with former chief Dieter Weisskopf returning temporarily as the company seeks a successor. Trade: Irish meat exporters reported strong buyer interest at SIAL Paris, including from France, Belgium and other international markets. Food Security: Rising prices, conflict and El Niño are adding pressure to food supplies, while funding cuts mean the UN World Food Programme will stop monthly food assistance for about 500,000 people in Gaza. Regulation: India’s food regulator has proposed banning added sugars in infant foods.
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