AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Safety & Recalls: FDA expanded a recall of 27,000+ packages of Lundberg Family Farms Jasmine white rice over possible foreign contamination, urging shoppers to check UPC and lot numbers and discard or return for refunds. Consumer Protection: Australia’s ASIC warned home insurers may short-change customers using low cash settlement offers based on a single quote, leaving homeowners to cover repair gaps. Back-to-School Scams: BBB Canada says students and families should slow down, verify identities, and watch for employment and online purchase scams as semester starts. Grocery Price Pressure: Australia’s grocery bills rose 8.5% at Woolworths from March 2025 to July 2026, with shoppers feeling the squeeze at checkout. Retail & AI Readiness: Accenture research finds retailers still committed to AI but less prepared to manage disruption heading into the holiday season. Tech Costs: DDR5 RAM hit another retail record in August, extending the PC hardware squeeze. Food Waste: Kuwait’s restaurants are flagged as a major source of food waste, with surplus often tied to over-ordering at events. Market Rules & Compliance: J&K FDA banned sale/storage of 10 non-conforming ghee brands and batches after lab tests found safety and labeling issues. Inflation Watch: Bank of Canada is expected to hold rates steady as trade-war risks threaten both prices and growth.
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