AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoSupply Chain Shock: A new BSI report says supply-chain theft jumped 56% in 2025, with food and beverages the most targeted cargo in South Africa—often via hijacking during transit—while cyberattacks also rose in frequency and sophistication. Food Inflation Watch: April grocery prices rose 0.7% in the US, but analysts warn the next wave could be steeper, with conflict-linked fuel and fertilizer costs pushing annual grocery inflation toward 4%–4.5% by year-end. Hormuz Tensions: Fighting around the Strait of Hormuz continues to rattle shipping and energy prices, keeping pressure on global supply routes. Regional F&B Moves: In the Gulf, Zuma’s Ras Al Khaimah pop-up is extended to April 2027, while UAE logistics giant AD Ports Group reported Q1 profit up 41% on stronger shipping and industrial leases tied to temperature-controlled food flows.
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