AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy Storage Launch: Offgrid Energy Labs opened a 10 MWh ZincGel pilot plant in Hook, Hampshire, moving its zinc-bromine battery tech from lab to international-scale production. Consumer & Retail Updates: Lidl’s new supermarket near Watford is now aiming for a Christmas opening after highway works slipped; Thai Union rolled out John West Stir & Serve shelf-stable tuna in a mono-material recyclable pouch; Romania’s beer market is shifting toward at-home drinking and alcohol-free options. Payments & Services: BanffPay (Liberia) secured a PSP license to launch a unified pay-in/pay-out API; Trawick Holdings launched the UK’s first Cancel For Any Reason travel protection service. Tech for Businesses: IBM debuted compact z17 mainframes and LinuxONE servers for on-prem AI; Commugen launched AI agents for third-party cyber risk management; Today’s Steam Cleaning added Express Drying for same-day couch use in NYC. Entertainment & Media: Sky Kids confirmed Paris Hilton’s animated Paris & Pups for 2026; The Walking Dead Universe FAST channel lands on ITVX.
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