AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood Innovation: After finding few suitable options in grocery-store snack aisles, Quebec entrepreneur Vanessa Grondin is developing Henri Nutrition bars with no added sugar, nuts or long ingredient lists, while aiming to keep them affordable and kid-friendly. Hair Care: Veradermics says its Phase III trial found its oral minoxidil treatment produced significantly more hair growth than placebo, with minimal side effects—a potential new option for people who find topical products inconvenient or irritating. Apple Materials: Apple will spend up to $100 million with a U.S. titanium supplier using at least 80% recycled content for iPhone Duo casings and has expanded a separate deal for camera components. Retail Operations: IKEA is investing £31.5 million in distribution centres, including technology that sizes packaging to orders and can cut material use by up to 30%. AI Shopping: A new survey points to a holiday-shopping contradiction: 43% of Americans say AI advertising has left them feeling duped, yet 54% plan to use AI-assisted shopping.
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