AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Safety & Labels: India’s FSSAI is pushing red hexagonal front-of-pack warnings for high sugar, salt and fat, with phased rollout and exemptions for single-ingredient items like ghee, oil, salt and honey. Consumer Fraud: The BBB says scam outreach is accelerating, with texts and calls now the top route and scammers using legit tools like VoIP numbers, templates, AI and social media; it also highlights how legal/tech tools can be abused. Trade & Prices: Canada retaliates against U.S. tariffs with new duties hitting dairy, seafood, appliances and construction materials, raising the odds of higher costs for businesses and shoppers. Food Safety Scare: China is investigating reports that some cabbages were dipped in formaldehyde to keep them fresh, triggering inspections and panic. Retail & Recalls: Walmart reannounced a recall of Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers after regulators found the recalled units kept reaching homes, citing tip-over and entrapment risks. E-Commerce & AI: A Philippines e-commerce enabler argues “AI commerce” is next—AI agents selling and helping consumers buy. Scams at the Local Level: BBB Scam Tracker data shows small-city patterns too, with Smiths Station and Haymarket reporting online purchase scams and losses. Consumer Tech & Entertainment: Target’s viral Nintendo Switch 2 is set for another $50 price jump on Sept. 1, while Disney expands “vertical” fan content via TikTok-style feeds.
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