AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRestaurant Expansion: Japan’s Katsuya has opened its first Philippine outlet, looking overseas for growth as its domestic business struggles. Company Results: Mexico’s Grupo Bafar reported record third-quarter sales of 8.89 billion pesos, up 11.5% year over year, with food-division EBITDA rising 18.6%. Beverage Distribution: Coconut-water brand CocoLove added distributors in Florida and California and launched its first flavored product as it expands into retail, hospitality and cruise channels. Food Safety: A warning over U.S. FDA staffing cuts says reduced inspection and outbreak-tracing capacity could weaken food protection, amid a large Cyclospora outbreak and multiple product recalls. Food Innovation: Precision fermentation is drawing interest as a way to produce alternative proteins and other ingredients, though scaling production remains a challenge. Agriculture and Trade: Vietnam plans to use APEC 2027 to promote greener farming and food security, including low-emission rice production and regenerative-agriculture partnerships.
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