AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAuto Industry: France and Germany have agreed to ease the EU’s planned 2035 car-emissions rules and count Britain-made vehicles as “Made in Europe” for the sector, a deal that could reshape what cars manufacturers offer and where they build them. Food Retail: A cyberattack disrupted refrigeration at hundreds of French supermarkets, spoiling food and prompting an investigation into the systems used to control store freezers. Drinks: Germany’s draft sugar tax would take effect in July 2027, charging levies on drinks with at least 5g of sugar per 100ml and giving manufacturers an incentive to reformulate. Food Supply: EU crop production grew just 0.1% a year from 2011 to 2023, according to a Bayer-commissioned study, raising concerns about farm productivity and food security as climate pressures mount. Mobile Offers: Lidl says its Irish mobile service has reached 100,000 sign-ups; the introductory €8.99 monthly rate is gone, with new customers offered €12.99 a month.
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