AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDelivery Shake-up: DoorDash’s $17bn deal to acquire Instacart would reshape grocery delivery while keeping Instacart’s brand and app. Retail Moves: Tesco will sell its Czech and Slovak businesses to Ahold Delhaize for €1.7bn, refocusing on its UK and Irish operations. Packaging Rules: Drinks firms in England and Northern Ireland have until October 2027 to prepare for a 20p deposit scheme covering plastic bottles and metal cans. Food Safety: Bangladesh will require registration and licensing for food businesses from November 1, including street stalls, restaurants, processors and importers. Market Pressure: Kenya’s food inflation hit 10.2% in October as overall inflation climbed to 7.3%, squeezing household spending. Growth Capital: Kenya’s Kenafric Group launched a $10m fund to back African consumer businesses, including food and beverage brands, with investment and access to manufacturing and distribution expertise.
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