AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHospitality Talent Boost: Malaysia’s KEDA College just racked up 32 medals at the World Chefs Championship 2026—12 gold, 19 silver and a bronze—showcasing everything from char kway teow to freestyle teh tarik. Food Policy Pressure: Bangladesh’s PRAN-RFL chairman Ahsan Khan Chowdhury is urging the national budget to avoid new taxes on everyday food, warning that any added business costs get passed straight to consumers. Freshness Hacks: Wendy’s customers are sharing a simple move—ask for fresh fries—backed by the chain’s Hot & Crispy Fry Guarantee. Community Kitchen Growth: Minneapolis opened NEON Collective Kitchens, a 25,000-square-foot incubator meant to help caterers, bakers and packaged-food startups scale. Public Health Alert: The U.S. issued a salmonella-linked recall of specialty powdered drink mixes sold across 25 states. Summer Demand Surge: A heatwave is already lifting sales for ice cream, beverages and ACs, with quick-commerce driving big May jumps.
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