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Last update: 4 hours agoPrice Pressures: McCormick raised its 2026 inflation forecast to as much as 7%, citing higher freight, packaging and ingredient costs — pressures that could keep food prices elevated into 2027. Trade and Supply Chains: The USTR opened public comments ahead of the next USMCA review, while Canadian exporters’ August surge may reflect businesses shipping goods early to beat U.S. tariffs. Retail Operations: Tractor Supply opened a $200 million automated Idaho distribution center, designed to serve 123 stores initially and more than 200 at full capacity. Product Safety: Primark recalled Halloween decorations over asbestos concerns; separately, more than 430,000 fabric dressers have been recalled for tip-over hazards, and officials warn consumers not to put lithium-ion batteries in household bins in North Carolina from Dec. 1. Food Labels: India’s Delhi High Court paused restrictions on “energy drink” labeling, allowing PepsiCo, Monster and Reliance to sell existing stock while the dispute continues.
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