AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood & Health Policy: Japan’s farm ministry is pushing rice flour as a gluten-free alternative, showcasing sweets made with 10%–100% rice flour and aiming to double demand to 130,000 tonnes by 2030. Energy & Consumer Impact: Analysts warn oil above $120–$130 a barrel could trigger demand destruction and recession risk, while US drivers keep buying more gas even as global oil demand softens. Retail & Product Innovation: ghd launches its AI-powered sculpt™ styler, promising faster styling with heat adapted to hair in real time. Consumer Safety & Trust: A US judge says investors can proceed with a lawsuit against Zeta Global over claims about opted-in data collection. Global Supply & Weather Risk: Economists flag a “super” El Niño that could shock global food prices into 2028. Local Market Moves: Sri Lanka’s Finch Foods opens a premium travel retail outlet at Bandaranaike International Airport to sell Ceylon spices, oils and gifting. Access Crisis: A national survey finds 23% of mental health providers report 4+ week waits or closed caseloads, driven by workforce strain, cost barriers and insurance fragmentation.
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