AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTech & Food Manufacturing Investment: Thailand’s BOI approved Nestlé’s $688M smart factory and distribution center in Samut Prakan, aiming to start in Q4 2028 and produce NESCAFÉ soluble coffee, mixes and ready-to-drink beverages. Retail & Halal Trade: Malaysia’s MATRADE is inviting firms to register for INSP MIHAS 2026 (Sept 23-26), targeting RM2B in export sales via matched one-on-one meetings with pre-qualified international buyers. Regulatory Watch: Turkey’s trade ministry is inspecting bottled beverage pricing after a deposit fee update, warning against markups beyond legitimate cost increases. QSR & Digital Loyalty: OpenTable rolled out “Gold Tables,” reserving easier access to sought-after restaurants for Gold tier members. Beverage Safety/Claims: FSSAI issued notices to beverage brands over “energy drink” labelling claims, spotlighting misbranding risk. Industry Moves: Denny’s appointed Aaron Howard as COO as it pushes its turnaround plan, including new food innovation and value initiatives. Packaging & Automation: WIMACH promoted case packing automation for high-throughput food and beverage lines, including CP-S50 and CP-T60 systems. Consumer Trends: Low-ABV and non-alcoholic options keep expanding, with events like Burden of Proof’s Dry July tasting market highlighting indie California NA brands.
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