AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoMarket Forecast: The glutamic acid market is projected to hit $16.6B by 2030 (from $9.9B in 2020), led by food and pharma demand, with Asia-Pacific expected to grow fastest. Agriculture Expansion: Sabah targets 600 hectares of avocado orchards by 2035, with plans to approve 50,000 planting materials for subsidized growers. Airport F&B Upgrade: Dublin Airport’s terminals 1 and 2 have completed a major food-and-beverage refresh, adding more outlets and cuisines under long-term operator contracts. Restaurant Growth & Hiring: Cava plans to hire 2,500 workers and open 75+ new units in 2026, while Wetzel’s is pushing co-branding with Cold Stone to expand into more markets. Beverage & Tech Innovation: UNSW researchers say they’ve brewed espresso-strength coffee without heating water, cutting energy use by up to 75%. Supply Chain Pressure: Beef prices remain strained as a screwworm outbreak is detected in Texas, adding another risk for restaurant operators. Packaging Sustainability: Lotte Chilsung Beverage’s Chungju 2 plant earned Zero Waste to Landfill Platinum, diverting 99% of waste from landfill.
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