AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOperational Disruption: A Microsoft outage disrupted communications and some online shopping functions across food and drink businesses, though UK supermarket Asda said stores and supplies were unaffected. Supply-Chain Emissions: Tesco is asking around 400 major suppliers to share climate data through a new platform, covering more than 80% of its grocery supply chain by value. Deal Watch: UK regulators want remedies before a proposed $65 billion Unilever–McCormick food deal can proceed. Manufacturing: India’s food-processing PLI scheme attracted more than ₹9,207 crore in investment, but smaller firms saw uneven sales, exports and job growth. Nutrition: Researchers warn that swapping dairy for plant-based alternatives could worsen iodine shortfalls among UK women and teenage girls unless fortification improves. Food-Supply Security: US officials are warning that hackers targeting industrial refrigeration systems could threaten food storage and grocery operations.
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