AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGlobal Food Week 2026: Abu Dhabi’s Global Food Week (Oct 6–8) returns at record scale, with 2,580 participants from 92 countries, and a first-ever mix of B2B and B2C formats to boost food security, trade and investment. Food Certification Expansion: Where Food Comes From, Inc. says Whole Foods Market has expanded approval of its RaiseWell® Certified program to cover chicken, turkey, pork and lamb, building on earlier beef enrollment. Hospitality & Dining in the Middle East: Saudi Arabia’s Dar Tantora The House Hotel in AlUla has earned a MICHELIN Key, highlighting heritage-led hospitality. New Openings (Food & Drink): Delhi’s LIZZU opens as a 42-seat all-day café and wine bar with in-house breads/pasta and fresh yuzu-led drinks, blending Mediterranean, Aegean, Turkish, Levant and Persian influences. Industry & Trade Events: interpack China 2026 (Nov 16–18) spotlights processing and packaging for food and beverage manufacturers, with 70,000+ sqm and 970+ exhibitors. Turkey Inflation Watch (Food Costs): Turkey’s annual consumer inflation eased to 29.73% in September; food and non-alcoholic beverage prices fell 0.20% month-on-month, while food rose 27.62% year-on-year.
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