AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Entrepreneurship: Malaysia’s government says 1,228 people have joined its food-business initiative, with 929 reporting cumulative sales above RM2,000; two sites averaged more than RM13,000 in monthly sales. Coffee Expansion: UK-based Coffee House is opening its 50th store, backed by a Warrington hub that roasts coffee and produces much of its food range. Packaging Investment: Crown Holdings is building its first Indian can plant, with capacity for about 2.2 billion beverage cans a year and production due to start in 2027. Restaurant Leadership: Pollo Campero named former CKE International executive Julio Sánchez CEO of its U.S. business, as the chain grows beyond roughly 150 locations. Foodservice Technology: Big Y is adding in-store foodservice kiosks and online catering orders, while Flipkart is testing a food-delivery service in India. Beverage Business: KFC has selected Coca-Cola as its U.S. drinks partner, ending its longstanding PepsiCo deal; Coravin has also launched its wine-by-the-glass guide in New Zealand. Cost Pressures: New forecasts warn global food inflation could persist into 2027, raising continued concerns for food businesses and consumers.
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