AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFood Safety: Maharashtra authorities have seized food worth about ₹48 lakh and filed a case against 10 people linked to Reliance, Blinkit, Zomato and others over allegations that expired or rejected products were diverted for resale; the probe is ongoing. India’s food regulator also acted against biscuit maker Priyagold over alleged use of cattle-feed bran. Product Safety: Tristar is facing scrutiny after refusing to recall 393,000 pressure cookers linked to serious burns, while 3M recalled 53,000 laminators over a fire hazard and the U.S. agency warned owners of recalled Hatsan air rifles to stop using them. Retail and Trade: South Korean convenience stores are expanding into affordable winter clothing, with jackets priced from about $16 to $28. Thailand’s low-value imports, led by clothing and textiles, are forecast to rise 18% this year despite tax changes. Vietnam signed a trade deal with four European countries that will gradually cut tariffs and widen market access. Consumer Spending: Ghanaian FMCG brands saw spending rise in 2025, but fewer brands expanded their reach to households, pointing to a tougher fight for shoppers.
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