AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Safety: All 100 coffee products tested in South Korea’s South Gyeongsang Province met safety standards, with no banned dyes or excess lead detected. What Shoppers Want: Euromonitor’s 2027 trends report says consumers increasingly seek trusted, reliable brands, clear information and control over purchases; trust in AI shopping advice remains limited. Restaurant Value: McDonald’s U.S. sales slipped as fewer customers visited, despite higher spending per visit. The chain is testing value menus at more than 40% of its U.S. restaurants, with a national launch planned for 2027. Household Costs: Pakistan cleared surplus sugar exports but says it will maintain reserves and guard against retail price increases. Product Safety: Consumer Reports found banned or recalled baby products, including unsafe infant sleepers, listed on four major resale platforms. Plant-Based Choices: A study warns that replacing dairy with some plant-based alternatives may leave consumers short of iodine, calcium, B12 and riboflavin. Misleading Products: Missouri’s attorney general sued four retailers accused of selling intoxicating THC products as legal hemp; a new state law closing the hemp loophole takes effect Nov. 12.
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