AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Policy: Germany plans to tax sugary drinks from July 2027, putting beverage makers and shoppers on notice of a coming price and product-policy shift. Prices: September inflation was confirmed at 3.3%, while wholesale price inflation climbed to 8.7%, driven in part by energy and intermediate goods. Retail: Lidl gained market share as Aldi stalled, while the EU opened a competition inquiry into XXXLutz’s planned acquisition of Porta. Amazon accounts for 63% of German online retail. Seasonal Goods: German gingerbread production fell 10% to a seven-year low. Across Europe, 92% of people surveyed said consumers should retain the option to pay in cash.
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