AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHalal Trade Push: Malaysia’s MATRADE says Africa is a fast-growing halal opportunity, with MIHAS 2026 drawing bigger African participation and plans to expand its AI matchmaking app with more languages. Packaging Moves: Unilever is teaming with major FMCG rivals in the PaperFlex consortium to develop paper-based flexible packaging that can protect products and work where plastic recycling is limited. Food & Beauty Deals: L’Oréal India gets CCI approval to buy Onesto Labs (Innovist), while Netflix expands preschool reach by acquiring ChuChu TV collections for global streaming. Sustainability in Laundry: Smol and Pulpex launch a pulp-fibre laundry detergent bottle designed for standard paper/card recycling streams. Consumer Safety & Logistics: Nepal’s flood response includes a temporary cable crossing used to move consumer goods, highlighting how supply access can break during disasters. Market Watch: Nigeria’s equities extend gains as buying lifts banking and consumer goods stocks; meanwhile, Bursa Malaysia slips on profit-taking and softer petrochemical sentiment. Battery Fire Guidance: Home storage of spare lithium-ion backup devices should stay dry and at room temperature, kept away from flammables and heat, and never charged in extreme temperatures.
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