AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMiddle East Plastic Supply Shift: Cairo’s “Garbage City” recyclers are seeing a surge in orders as Iran-US tensions disrupt Strait of Hormuz shipping, pushing factories to buy locally recycled polyethylene; Manshiyet Nasser handles over a third of Cairo’s waste, and recyclers say demand has flipped from them chasing buyers to factories calling them for same-day supply. Lebanon SME Survival via Social Media: With Lebanon’s economy still battered, small businesses are turning to TikTok as a low-cost sales channel; a 2024 study estimates TikTok generates about $150m a year for the country, and chefs and artisans use TikTok Live to sell directly to customers. Food Safety Watch: A US restaurant inspection roundup flags issues like improper storage/labeling and bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat items, underscoring how quickly summer handling mistakes can become public health problems. Hospitality & Consumer Pressure: World Cup final pricing coverage highlights how stadium food and drinks can rival restaurant costs, feeding into broader affordability pressure for fans and venues.
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