AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSalmonella Alert: UKHSA says a deadly salmonella outbreak “may be linked to eggs imported from outside the UK”, with 207 confirmed cases (one death) and households urged to check eggs for a specific symbol plus an eight-digit code. Cost-of-Living Pressure: UK inflation jumped to 2.9% in July as Ofgem’s 13% energy price cap rise fed through to bills, with fears Iran-war energy shocks and heatwave crop strain could keep food prices under pressure. Brewing & Soft Drinks: Carlsberg lifted full-year profit expectations after faster-than-expected Britvic synergy delivery, while Coca-Cola teamed up with rapper Central Cee for a Premier League campaign track and limited-edition packs. Climate-Resilient Farming: Reuters profiles UK farmers using soil-building, pasture-based methods to stay productive through drought and heat, highlighting the growing push for resilience. Industry Watch: Watson-Marlow will showcase sanitary fluid-handling pumps for breweries and food production at PPMA 2026 in Birmingham. Local Food Scene: North Norfolk’s food and drink festival returns with dozens of artisan producers and chefs, betting on community tastings to keep demand strong.
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