AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety & Trade Controls: The Philippines’ Bureau of Customs seized over P23M in misdeclared frozen agri and food shipments from China, including chicken and duck products, after risk profiling flagged containers and led to warrants of seizure. Water Policy for Industry: Malaysia’s PETRA will study an Industrial Water Reclamation Policy for at least 12 months, with food and beverage named among key sectors that could use reclaimed water to improve efficiency. Beverage Regulation Watch: New York retailers were found selling THC drinks near schools without required signage or ID checks, despite state limits meant to restrict THC per serving. Brand & Retail Buzz: Marks & Spencer is reviving its 1980s St Michael chocolate bars tied to Leicester, while Glasgow’s McGhee’s is driving hype with an empire-biscuit ice cream sandwich. Hospitality & Growth: Chick-fil-A opens its second Singapore site at Millenia Walk, and Domes Lake Algarve reopens Blend with a Japanese-Nikkei-meets-steakhouse concept. Industry Expansion: Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters enters the GCC via a Dubai café launch with Ambrosia Foods, targeting 10+ cafés across the region.
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