AGP Executive Report
Last update: 25 minutes agoFood Supply Security: Cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems hit stores in Italy and at least 10 other European countries, spoiling some food stocks. Italian officials said the local impact was limited, while the EU coordinated a response. Prices and Bills: Eurozone inflation rose to 4% in October, with Italy among the highest at 5.6%. Energy costs surged, raising the prospect of another ECB rate hike in December and adding pressure on household budgets. Retail: VIA Outlets’ portfolio grew 30% this year after it acquired Milan’s Scalo Milano Outlet & More, bringing the operator to 13 European centres. Food Costs: A poor European truffle harvest has pushed prices up by about a third, putting a luxury ingredient further out of reach for shoppers.
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