AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Tech Trial: Australia’s avocado ripeness scanner trial targets a common shopper frustration—bruised fruit caused by squeezing—using a non-destructive near-infrared device to guide when avocados are ready to eat. Food Safety Recall: Krispy Kreme is recalling World Cup “Pitch Perfect” doughnuts (and Matchday Dozen packs) in select UK locations after an undeclared hazelnut allergen risk. Retail Theft Crackdown: UK mobile networks are rolling out a “kill switch” that can permanently disable brand-new stolen phones flagged in a manufacturer-managed database. Payments Export: India’s UPI keeps expanding globally, with Cambodia adopting it via ACLEDA Bank and NPCI International Payments. Consumer Tech & Commerce: Pacvue launches “Prism,” aiming to unify retail media and agentic commerce measurement into a single accountable view of customer journeys. Energy & Cost Pressure: Oil prices are rising on Iran-related threats, keeping fuel-cost uncertainty in focus for consumers and inflation-sensitive households. Sustainability & Waste: Indonesia targets resolving 70–80% of its waste problem by 2029 through better sorting and waste-processing capacity.
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