AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood & Beverage Innovation: CPF NH Foods has started production at its Thailand plant and rolled out its premium “CP Nippon” processed pork brand, aiming at Japan and other Asian export markets. Retail & Demand Signals: Singapore retail occupancy held steady at 93.7% in Q1 2026 as visitor numbers rose to 4.4 million, with food-and-beverage operators helping backfill closures. Industry Expansion: KFC says it will add 3,500 jobs and open 100 new stores in South Africa in 2026, betting on a growing local market. Sustainability & Water: Suntory is backing $1m in Australian water research tied to river “safe zones” and catchment resilience. Foodservice Operations: A new report argues facilities lose hours because “drying” is treated like dead time—pushing operators to rethink vessel turnaround. Community & Culture: Penang’s Gurney hawkers are set to relocate to a new Gurney Bay Hawker Centre, with construction underway and beverage stalls included.
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