AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood Safety & Pricing: Malaysia says businesses that hide fees until checkout can face fines of up to RM100,000 for companies and RM50,000 for individuals, plus possible jail time. Restaurant Sales: Taco Bell’s US same-store sales fell 4% in the third quarter, hit by a cyclosporiasis outbreak that prompted a sharp drop in visits; the chain says sales have since recovered. Beverage & Ingredients: Keurig Dr Pepper beat quarterly estimates as demand and prices rose for its drinks, while ADM lifted its annual profit outlook on stronger oilseed-processing margins. Trade: A draft UK-EU food and drink deal could remove border checks and add a projected £5.1 billion a year to the UK economy. Supply-Chain Security: Cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe spoiled food and exposed vulnerabilities across the wider supply chain; UK officials say some domestic systems were also exploited. Grain Markets: Black Sea attacks on civilian shipping threaten Ukrainian grain exports, adding risk to global food supplies.
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