AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHeatwave on the consumer front: Tourist guides warn heatwaves are disrupting cultural visits across Europe, with Italy still seeing collapses like the Colosseum guide death last summer and calls for tougher summer protocols. Food prices & packaging pressure: Retailers and restaurants say new EU packaging rules kicking in from Aug. 12 will raise costs for consumers, citing higher prices for recycled food-grade plastics and extra paperwork burdens. Olive oil scrutiny: IAM flags that olive oil may contain mineral oils, adding to ongoing consumer concerns about food quality. Travel & commuting pain: Reports highlight how extreme heat is straining Italy’s transport and daily life, including sweltering commutes and problems on metro lines. EV market signals: Leapmotor says it logged 25,393 registrations in Italy Jan–Jul 2026, with its Lafa5 leading the C-segment EV race after launch. Consumer finance & payments: EU pushes alternatives to US card rails via the digital euro and payment roaming changes, aiming to reduce geopolitical and service-disruption risk.
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