AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoElectricity Costs in Spain: Facua says the average household on regulated tariffs paid €96.65 in August, up 19.8% year-on-year, as heat-driven demand and solar drop-offs pushed wholesale prices higher. Beer & the Out-of-Home Economy: Spain’s brewing industry reports a 16.1% fall in beer consumption outside the home since 2022, hitting bars and restaurants, though overall beer sales are still slightly above 2022 thanks to supermarkets. Food & Consumer Safety: The AEMPS orders the withdrawal of 22 slimming products containing sibutramine, a banned EU ingredient due to serious risks. Olive Oil Market Pressure: Andalusia asks the Ministry to suspend an “active improvement” regime that it says distorts the olive oil market, arguing extra virgin olive oil isn’t really being transformed. Retail & Value: Ikea is rolling out major price cuts, allocating €1.2bn to lower prices on hundreds of products. Private Label Trend: A new look at Europe’s private label boom highlights Spain as a leading market where retailers are pushing quality and innovation, not just cheaper options.
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