AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy & Food Costs: Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts urged the next UK PM to cut energy levies and avoid extra employer costs for food firms, warning Middle East conflict is already denting shopper confidence while “non-commodity” energy charges keep piling onto margins. Agri-Food Inflation Watch: RaboResearch says disruption around the Strait of Hormuz could reignite European food inflation in late 2026 and intensify through 2027, forcing F&B players to pass on higher energy, transport and packaging costs. Export Push (Sri Lanka): Sri Lanka’s President targets up to $6bn from coconut, food & beverage, rubber and tea, but exporters flag Middle East-linked shipping and Iran payment issues plus freight and VAT refund delays. Community Food in Egypt: Lebanese restaurant Starters in Maadi is feeding people and training young Egyptians, turning mezze bowls and wraps into a social mission. Tourism & Food Culture (Türkiye): Diyarbakır eyes 2m visitors this year, with tourists seeking local specialties like liver kebab and burma kadayıf alongside UNESCO heritage. Packaging Trend: Bag-in-box packaging is forecast to grow steadily on sustainable, lightweight demand from food and beverage. Indian Mango Festival (Azerbaijan): India’s embassy will host a free Great Indian Mango Festival in Baku with mango tastings and mango-based dishes.
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