AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWorld Cup Beer Rush: Boston Beer Co. says Scotland’s “Tartan Army” drank about four times the usual volume at its Sam Adams Boston Taproom, forcing emergency beer deliveries and more supply this week. Food Traceability Tech: Körber launched STEPLogic Tracker to help food firms prepare for the FDA Food Traceability Rule (FSMA 204), aiming to speed up lot-level record access within FDA’s 24-hour request window. Antitrust Pressure on Delivery Apps: South Korea’s FTC rejected self-correction bids from Baemin and Coupang Eats, setting up potential large fines after claims of unfair restaurant terms and deceptive advertising. Food Safety Crackdowns: Hyderabad inspectors shut down a Subway outlet after finding cockroaches, expired food and mould-affected vegetables; another restaurant (AnTeRa Eatery) was flagged for mouldy produce and unusable cooking oil. Tax Move in Japan: Japan’s ruling party leader stopped short of endorsing a proposal to cut the consumption tax on food and beverages to 1% from April 2027, citing market and fiscal concerns. Street-Food Convenience: A Trinidad street-food app (“Bara”) lets users check whether vendors are open, tackling the frustration of finding stands closed. Pub Culture & Loneliness: A new report argues pubs help reduce loneliness and boost wellbeing, framing social connection as a public-health issue.
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