AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoConsumer Safety Watch: Australia’s consumer watchdog has permanently banned baby bottle self-feeding devices, citing infant safety risks. Retail & Pricing Pressure: Radley’s UK stores are set to close after a pre-pack administration deal that only sold the brand and IP, not the shops—21 locations and 42 jobs affected. Food & Farming Grants: The IGP program has dispensed $201.5m across 133 food and beverage projects, with the latest round including AI crop imaging and algae production upgrades. Inflation & Cost of Living: Australia’s annual inflation eased to 4.2% in April after a fuel excise cut, but underlying inflation (trimmed mean) edged up to 3.4%, keeping RBA rate pressure alive. Energy Bills: Multiple reports point to power bill relief from July as fuel and electricity pressures ease. Travel Demand Signals: Pata’s agent survey finds “positive signs” for Pacific Asia travel interest despite Middle East conflict, with Japan and Thailand leading. Business Deals: Hewitt Foods is set to acquire Nolan Meats, with completion expected in 2H 2026.
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