AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoFood & Health Science: Monash University research links higher ultra-processed food intake with poorer attention and slower mental processing in Australian adults, even among those eating “healthy” overall. Digital Outages: A major Meta outage hit Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger, disrupting logins and business ad tools and affecting users including in Australia. Consumer Tech & Claims: A review of Simply Good Coffee’s “plastic-free” brewer calls out that it still uses plastic parts (including a plastic exterior and silicone tubing), adding to the scrutiny on sustainability marketing. Retail & Pricing Pressure: JB Hi-Fi faces refunds after the ACCC found it misled customers about sale prices, underlining how aggressively EOFY promotions are being policed. Feminine Care Market: A report forecasts menstrual cups growing to USD 1.62B by 2035, driven by sustainability mandates and reusable product adoption. Energy & Materials: Campaigners urge Australia and Turkey to “lead by example” at COP31 by cutting fossil fuel reliance, as climate talks gear up. Policy & Supply Chains: The US House passed the DOMINANCE Act to reduce reliance on China’s rare-earth processing, with Australia flagged as a key partner for building alternative hubs.
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