AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMiddle East Shock: Trump said the US-Iran ceasefire is “over” after renewed Gulf attacks, raising oil-price fears that could feed through to UK food and energy costs. Inflation Watch: The IMF expects UK inflation to fall back to 2% by mid-2027, citing a “better than feared” Middle East impact, though food-price pressures remain. Bakery Deal: ABF has rebranded its UK bread arm as Hovis Bakeries after completing the acquisition of Hovis, with CMA clearance and plans to invest in healthier options. Seed Potato Testing: Hutton Scientific Services launched a new commercial potato virus testing service for the 2026 seed potato campaign after SASA stepped back, targeting PLRV and PVY. Regulatory/Marketing: The ASA banned an M&M’s Instagram ad under HFSS rules, saying the character depicted Peanut M&M’s. Food & Farming Community: A UK-wide climate briefing screening programme and a Compton festival are both using food and drink to back local causes. Sustainability & Packaging: Brexit’s clash with the EU Green Deal’s packaging rules is flagged as a new cost and compliance hurdle for UK exporters.
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