AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEarnings: Reckitt cut its 2026 sales-growth forecast to 3.5%–4.5% after third-quarter growth missed expectations, as North American manufacturing limits constrained Lysol supply and China’s vitamins market weakened. India’s Consumer Market: Tata Consumer’s second-quarter profit rose 16% and revenue gained 14%, with newer businesses growing faster than its tea and salt staples; a separate report put FMCG market growth at 15%. Price Pressure: UK shop-price inflation climbed to 2.1% in October from 1.4% in September, with food inflation at 2.9% as retailers warned that rising operating costs could mean further price increases. Product Safety: New Zealand will require asbestos testing for sand-related toys before sale; Costway also recalled convertible high chairs over fall and entrapment hazards. Premium Products: P&G is betting shoppers will pay more for Pampers Amore, priced 10% above Swaddlers, citing added absorbency and skin protection. School Meals: ButcherBox urged the USDA to add chicken raised without antibiotics to its school-food purchasing list, which could give districts a more affordable way to serve it.
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