AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Shopping: Ocado has launched a “Simple Ingredients” aisle with more than 350 products, responding to shoppers seeking clearer labels; its survey found 57% are checking ingredients more closely than a year ago. Drinks Industry: Carlsberg Britvic plans to close its Marston’s brewery, putting about 310 jobs at risk as UK cask ale volumes have more than halved in a decade. Electronics: Apple has reportedly cut component orders for its iPhone 18 Pro models after demand weakened, with higher memory costs pushing up prices. Product Safety: About 2,140 ONTHEWEI baby bath seats sold on Amazon are being recalled over a tipping risk that could lead to drowning; no injuries have been reported. Brand Pressure: PepsiCo faces weak North American demand and rising costs despite recent price cuts on Lay’s and Doritos. China Spending: Holiday travel surged, but consumer spending growth remains subdued as shoppers shift from traditional retail toward experiences.
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