AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoProduct Safety: OCOOPA recalled about 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers after reports of 15 fires, 350 burn injuries and one death. Separately, U.S. regulators warned consumers to stop using nearly 393,000 Power Quick Pot pressure cookers after 24 scalding injuries; the importer declined a recall. Toys and Games: Hasbro raised its 2026 revenue outlook after strong demand, with Magic: The Gathering revenue topping $600 million. Food Prices: Halloween candy costs are up an average 15% from last year, researchers say, despite lower prices for key ingredients; they argue wider profit margins are driving the increases. Food Safety: Indian authorities suspended licenses and filed cases tied to Reliance- and quick-commerce-linked warehouses after seizing expired food products. Consumer Brands: Unilever agreed to sell its Welly bandage business to private-equity firm Forward Consumer Partners, while packaging group Silgan struck a £2.5 billion deal to acquire Trivium and expand its European reach.
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