AGP Executive Report
Last update: 25 minutes agoCoffee Price Watch: Costa has quietly hiked prices on hot drinks across UK cafes, with increases of at least 5p (Americano +10p; Flat White +15p; Matcha Latte +20p). Christmas Budgeting: Sainsbury’s is offering 25% off 600+ Taste the Difference items, with guidance that many can be frozen for use over Christmas and into early 2026. Animal Health & Farming: Bluetongue restrictions have been extended across all of Scotland, including Ayrshire, with movement licences eased for trade while vaccination is still urged. Retail Expansion: Aldi plans two new Greater Manchester stores, while Tesco has confirmed a new Sutton Coldfield shop in premises vacated by Ryman and Toys 4 You (licensing for late-night hot food). Food & Culture Spotlight: Metro launches a Black History Month series, “The Diaspora Dish,” featuring African and Caribbean chefs and recipes, starting with Dominican shrimp souse. Global Food Costs: The UN reports global food prices rose again in September as supplies tighten and shipping uncertainty bites.
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