AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMiddle East Hospitality Expansion: Saudi Arabia’s Global City Dammam is gearing up for its second season with major upgrades, including 23 international pavilions, 13 restaurants, 60 food-and-beverage kiosks and six cafés, plus new attractions like an AI/robotics Future District and an expanded investment zone. Hotel Growth in the Region: Radisson Hotel Group says it signed and opened 160 hotels in H1 2026, with Middle East momentum highlighted by openings such as Radisson Blu in Dubai and Riyadh. Food & Beverage Safety/Operations: Israel’s Japanika sushi chain faced a wave of grenade attacks across multiple cities, raising concerns for franchise operations and consumer safety. Packaging & Supply Chain: Market reports point to rising demand for protective and reclosable zipper packaging—both relevant to food freshness, e-commerce shipping and waste reduction. Eco Policy for Drinks: Korea’s environment ministry is pushing major F&B chains to phase out single-use plastics, offering discounts for reusable tumblers. Food Culture Spotlight: Türkiye’s olive oil heritage was showcased in London through a gastrodiplomacy tasting event focused on Aegean extra virgin oils.
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