AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEPR & Household Hazardous Waste: Vermont’s Household Hazardous Product Stewardship Program is getting operational muscle as Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) rolls out PRO Support Services, including outreach to obligated manufacturers and manufacturer billing support—another sign Canada’s product-stewardship rules are tightening. Grocery & Dairy Trends: Canadian dairy brands are leaning into lactose-free and easier-to-digest formats, while some shoppers are shifting back toward animal-based dairy for taste and tolerance. Beef Pricing Pressure: Charlebois argues cheaper Australian beef may be less of a threat than it looks—at least temporarily—because high Canadian beef prices are already pushing consumers to other proteins. Retail & Public Spending Scrutiny: Ontario is reviewing eight major public agencies (including Metrolinx and the LCBO) for efficiency and productivity. Wildfire Insurance Help: With BC wildfires ongoing, the Insurance Bureau of Canada is urging residents to contact insurers when ready and has launched a V-CAMP helpline for claim-start guidance. Tariffs Hitting the Checkout: A KPMG survey finds most Canadian businesses have adjusted prices due to tariff costs, with many passing some or all of the hit to consumers. Food Safety Recalls: Multiple Listeria-linked cheese recalls are in the mix, keeping shoppers and retailers on alert.
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