AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPackaging & Supply Chain: Japanese snack maker Calbee is rolling out black-and-white “oil-saving” packaging for key items like Kappa Ebisen shrimp crackers, citing uncertainty over Middle East-linked naphtha supplies used in plastics and printing inks. Hospitality Entrepreneurship: Saudi Arabia’s Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) brings back its Startup Den for 2026, with finalists pitching hospitality and tourism innovations and a winner set for Dubai’s FHS World. Food Culture & Sustainability: Turkey’s Turkish Cuisine Week spotlights “The Heritage Table,” framing regional cooking traditions as a cultural “language” passed down through families. Middle East Conflict Pressure on Food Aid: UK charity Felix warns demand for food banks has surged since the Iran war began, with many providers facing closure without surplus food support. World Cup Food Tourism: A Seattle Middle Eastern restaurant is hoping Egypt’s 2026 FIFA team visits to try its signature koshari ahead of matches. Inflation Watch: South Korea’s inflation accelerated, with analysts pointing to Middle East conflict spillovers via energy and broader price pressures.
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