AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Safety: The EU has set permanent limits for cereulide toxin in infant formula after contamination triggered recalls by Nestlé, Danone and Lactalis. Public Food Standards: Spain will require healthier food in public institutions from November 2027, including limits on fried food and minimum shares of fresh, seasonal produce. Retail Security: Suspected cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe have spoiled food and exposed risks to grocery supply chains. Consumer Spending: Eurozone retail sales fell 0.7% in September, with non-food purchases and Germany leading the decline. Retail Ownership: The EU has conditionally approved JD.com’s takeover of Ceconomy, parent of MediaMarkt and Saturn. Food Industry: Theo Müller plans to close two German plants, affecting about 320 workers; production will end at Leppersdorf by late 2026 and Rogätz in 2027. Motorcycles: Chinese brands are gaining ground with lower-priced models, accounting for 27.1% of EU motorcycle imports in 2025.
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