AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBeauty-leaning grocery trends: Ocado data says UK shoppers are doubling down on collagen foods and related searches, with collagen searches up 38% year-on-year and beef bone broth and leafy greens surging. Home baking shake-up: British cocoa brand Food Thoughts is rebranding and launching a premium Sainsbury’s-exclusive home baking range, including cake mixes, frostings and new chocolate chips. Food safety pressure point: The FSA says 6 in 10 people have eaten food past its use-by date to save money, with the behaviour persisting even as food inflation eases. Salmonella outbreak watch: UKHSA reports one death and hundreds ill in a salmonella outbreak, with imported eggs the strongest suspected link and Scotland also reporting cases. Dairy squeeze: Milk deliveries are running below last year and prices could rise sharply as drought hits grass and forces supply shifts. Farm health: Bedfordshire farmers are being urged to vaccinate against bluetongue as cases rise. Retail/consumer confidence: A survey for the BRC suggests rising consumer confidence is giving Andy Burnham a “golden opportunity.” Hospitality/local food: A one-star food hygiene rating has been issued to a Runcorn Indian takeaway after an inspection flagged major improvements needed.
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