AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRestaurant & food safety: Authorities in Iran sealed multiple cafes in Mashhad, Bojnourd and Birjand, citing failures to comply with mandatory hijab rules and other alleged licensing/health issues, adding to a wider wave of closures across public venues. Food prices & inflation: Egypt’s annual urban inflation jumped to 14.9% in July (from 14.3% in June), with food and beverage prices up 7.9% year-on-year, while restaurant and hotel prices rose 13.3%. Tourism & demand signals: Turkey’s tourism outlook looks softer as visitor numbers and inflation pressure continue, while Croatia posted its strongest July in two years—useful context for regional hospitality and F&B planning. Health & consumer risk: Louisiana reported nine vibrio vulnificus cases this year, urging beachgoers to avoid exposure of wounds to seawater and to be cautious with raw/undercooked seafood. Food culture & dining: A new wave of eateries is opening in Canberra, reflecting how quickly local F&B scenes are expanding—an angle for operators watching growth patterns. Tech & loyalty in fast food: McDonald’s says it’s pooling data from 220 million loyalty users into a single global system to power AI-driven opportunities.
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