AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEgypt Food Exports: Egypt’s Food Export Council says food exports hit a record ~$3.77bn in H1 2026, up from ~$3.41bn a year earlier, led by Arab markets (~46% share) and strong EU growth (+15% to ~$852m). Saudi Hospitality & F&B Real Estate: Diriyah Company awarded a SAR2.7bn ($723.5m) contract for the Waldorf Astoria superblock, including hotels, residences, and major retail/food & beverage space—another push for Saudi Vision 2030 tourism. Turkey Tourism Demand: Türkiye’s tourism income slipped 0.1% YoY to $25.75bn in Jan–Jun 2026 as visitor numbers fell 2.7% to 24.84m, though spend per visitor rose 2.5% (to $1,020). Azerbaijan–Türkiye Connectivity: Baku launched direct flights to Kars, cutting travel time to about one hour and aiming to boost regional trade plus winter, culture and gastronomy tourism. Cashless for Foodservice: Nayax rolled out its cashless payment suite in North Macedonia, targeting unattended self-service food and beverage kiosks and other cashier-free retail. Food Price Pressure: Japan’s food and beverage makers plan August price rises for 2,311 items, citing higher materials and logistics costs linked to Middle East tensions.
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