AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood processing investment: Alpecon Group plans to invest 2.3 billion tenge to modernize a tomato processing plant in Kazakhstan’s Kyzylorda region, targeting up to 600 tons of tomatoes per day and boosting domestic tomato paste output to cut import reliance. Health & regulation (Kuwait): Kuwait’s Ministry of Health issued new rules tightening standards for bariatric surgeries and non-surgical interventional procedures, setting BMI-based criteria and outlining approved procedures and facility requirements. Food safety oversight (Saudi Arabia): Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing strengthened restaurant inspections and monitoring, including portable cameras linked to the Mumtathil app, plus updated employee health certificates and training. Hospitality & dining openings (UAE): Dubai’s hospitality sector continues to navigate near-term headwinds while maintaining long-term fundamentals, with ongoing focus on service and demand resilience. Tourism-linked food demand (Cambodia): Siem Reap vendors report a sharp drop in foreign visitors, with domestic tourism helping but not fully offsetting lost sales. Industry finance (coffee): Black Rock Coffee Bar reported Q2 2026 results with revenue up 25% year-on-year and same-store sales growth of 4.2%.
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