AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSupply-Chain Security: Cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems across at least nine European countries spoiled tonnes of food, highlighting how disrupted cold chains can drive up costs and threaten supply. Restaurant Trade: McDonald’s U.S. comparable sales fell 0.2% in the third quarter as fewer visits offset higher customer spending. The chain is testing value bundles at about 1,900 locations, with a national rollout possible in 2027. Retail and Costs: Marks & Spencer’s food sales surged, but the retailer says rising costs are squeezing the business. Processing and Exports: Indonesia’s processed-food exports rose 13.47% from January to August, while equipment maker Fortifi expanded its food-processing portfolio by acquiring IJ White Systems. Trade Rules: A proposed UK-EU deal to remove most checks on food and animal-product exports could ease post-Brexit friction for producers.
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