AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Labeling Push: India’s FSSAI is proposing bold red front-of-pack warnings for foods high in added fat, sugar and salt, with labels like “High Fat/High Sugar/High Salt” aimed at making shopping choices easier. Tobacco & Vapes Crackdown: Trafford Council says new UK rules start rolling out from Sept 1, including a ban on tobacco sales to under-18s and £200 fixed penalties, plus a vape excise tax from Oct 1 and limits on vending. Retail & Consumer Events: Autumn Fair (Sept 6–9) is set to spotlight Oxfordshire and other South East brands to reach buyers; and Portsmouth’s Bloom Market is launching a retail incubator that gives small businesses their own space to sell directly to customers. New Products & Deals: Starbucks’ 2026 fall menu returns in New York with pumpkin and pecan drinks plus new items like Chaider; and Gmarket opens a “Traders Same-Day Delivery” section for groceries and household goods with launch discounts. Consumer Safety: North Carolina health officials expanded rabies exposure details tied to a mobile petting zoo, urging anyone with contact to contact local health departments. Trade Tensions at the Checkout: Canadians are increasingly boycotting U.S. goods amid tariff threats, even when it costs more.
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