AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Prices: India’s retail inflation climbed to 5.54% in September, driven by food costs. In the Philippines, lawmakers are probing why pork stays expensive even as farmgate hog prices fall sharply. Product Safety: Recent alerts include smoked fish recalled over listeria concerns, a salmonella warning for salmon, contaminants found in tested baby food, and a baby product recall over alcohol content. Consumer Protection: Lagos regulators warned businesses they could face sanctions for ignoring complaint mediations; Malaysia’s consumer tribunal ordered compensation and a refund in two purchase disputes. Retail Cybersecurity: A cyberattack disrupted online orders at UK fashion brands Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight while the company investigates possible customer-data exposure. Household Costs: UK shoppers remain cautious ahead of the Budget, as retail leaders warn that added business taxes could push up prices.
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