AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCost of Living: UK inflation rose to 3.5% in September, driven by fuel, while food inflation held at 1.3%. Amnesty says three in four people worry about food costs; Trussell warns 9.1 million could be at risk of needing a food bank by 2029. Supply Chain Costs: Fresh produce businesses fear £300m in extra import costs and are urging the Government to secure a solution with the EU. Producer Pressures: Welsh dairy farmers say higher fuel, fertiliser and feed costs are squeezing margins, with some selling milk below the cost of production. Investment & Innovation: Wrexham food-waste technology firm Mimica has secured funding to expand production, while Northern Ireland is consulting on a biomethane strategy aimed at supporting its agri-food sector. New Products: Biotiful plans to launch kefir cottage cheese in December, targeting a category whose sales value has grown 54% year on year.
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