AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSupply Chain Leadership: J.M. Smucker named Douglas Guilherme as SVP for operations and supply chain, effective July 29, bringing 30+ years of consumer and food supply-chain experience from Hershey, P&G and Ecolab. Automation in Consumer Ecosystems: A report from Shanghai’s WAIC highlights embodied intelligence moving from labs into factories, with China’s embodied intelligence revenue up 22.4% in Jan–May 2026 and industrial robot purchases more than tripling. Food & Retail Value Push: KFC Canada launched “Good Cluckin’ Deals,” a long-term value platform running through August with items like a $5.95 sandwich of the day and an $19.99 8-piece bucket. Product Safety Watch: Indiana AG Todd Rokita urged consumers to review more than 40 June recalls spanning pool drains, children’s sleepwear and ATVs. Affordability & Materials: A sustainability piece argues recycled plastic is crossing an “Age of Parity” where cost competitiveness makes it a core affordability lever, not just a green talking point. Market Pulse: Bangladesh’s modern retail footprint is expanding fast, with supermarket and convenience outlets more than doubling in 2025–26 and turnover rising to an estimated $800M.
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