AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHospitality Talent: The Cayman Islands crowned Bradley McLaughlin (Young Chef), Gaby Christian (Young Waiter) and Julius Parsons (Young Mixologist) ahead of the YYY World Finals in March 2027. Food & Drink Security: UK police are hunting thieves who stole about 70,000 pints of Guinness from a depot near Liverpool, worth roughly £205,000 including trailers. Health & Nutrition Research: A new animal study reports kefir may protect juvenile rat testes from high-fructose corn syrup damage, adding to interest in fermented foods and fertility. Beverage Business & Regulation: Quebec’s revamped bottle deposit-refund system is now centralized into Consignaction sorting centres, with mixed feedback on convenience and access. Industry/Markets: Pernod Ricard India has reportedly lined up banks as advisors for a potential 2027 IPO of its India unit. Food Culture & Events: Ireland’s National Ploughing Championships 2026 spotlights local producers, including new limited-edition O’Donnells crisp flavours. Trade & Exports: El Salvador is pushing specialty coffee, honey, cocoa/chocolate and pisco at Turkey’s F İstanbul 2026 to win new buyers.
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