AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUK-India Trade Deal: The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (CETA) and a social security pact both came into force on 15 July, with India removing duties on most goods and the UK cutting tariffs on a large share of tariff lines—expected to boost sectors including processed food, marine products, textiles, leather, chemicals and agriculture. Food & Farming Pressure: Cumbria’s farming leaders warn that soaring fertiliser and energy costs, volatile weather and supermarket power are pushing small family farms towards collapse without support and fairer supply chains. Scottish Food Heritage: A survey for Scotland’s morning roll campaign found bacon leads at 34% of votes, with the tradition backed for UNESCO “living heritage” status. Healthier Pastry Research: Heriot-Watt University is testing a plant-based alternative to traditional pastry fats to cut saturated fat in sausage rolls while keeping them flaky. Retail Match-Day Moves: Tesco says it will close some Express stores early on Sunday if England reach the World Cup final, while larger stores already follow Sunday trading hours. Condiments Culture: McDonald’s UK research claims 90% of Brits ask for extra sauce and 62% keep spare sauces at home, as new dips launch. PFAS Policy: Government response to PFAS concerns stops short of hard manufacturing bans, favouring tighter monitoring and phased management instead. Gin Exports: The British Embassy in Israel hosted a UK gin showcase, citing £3.99m of bottled gin exports to Israel in 2024 and highlighting UK distilleries’ strong presence.
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