AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSupply-chain cyber risk: UK meat suppliers were caught up in attacks on refrigeration software across Europe. Affected firms reported no meat losses, and the NCSC says the UK impact remains limited; retailers are urged to update systems and stay vigilant. EU trade: London and Brussels have agreed a draft food and drink deal that could remove many post-Brexit checks and ease export costs, with implementation expected in 2028. Retail performance: M&S says food sales rose 13.9% in the half-year, with volumes up 12% and 1.5 million more customers, despite persistent cost pressures. Recipe changes: Kellogg’s has replaced whole rice in UK Rice Krispies and Coco Pops with rice flour, citing weather-related supply issues; revised recipes bring new wheat allergen warnings. Food insecurity: Trussell estimates 550,000 people in Scotland may need a food bank in the coming year, up 25,000 on 2024/25.
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