AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRestaurant Industry Shift: Japan’s Skylark Holdings plans “ghost restaurants” focused on delivery and takeout only, as the food consumption tax for off-premises meals is set to drop from 8% to 1% from April next year. Regulatory Watch: Singapore’s NEA pushed back on claims of misappropriation tied to Beverage Container Return Scheme refunds, saying each return machine transaction can include multiple containers and that refunds were calculated correctly. F&B Business Pressure: Jollibee Foods closed 207 restaurants in the first half of 2026 and cut its 2026 expansion target to 1,000–1,100 new openings, citing higher costs and geopolitical pressures. Food Safety Enforcement: India’s FSSAI issued a notice to Mapro Foods after hygiene and sanitation violations were found at its Lonavala unit. Travel & Dining Tie-in: Taiwan Tourism Administration’s “Taiwan 100 Ways” campaign kicks off in the Philippines with “Taiwan Day 2026” in Makati on Aug 22-23, featuring a food-focused creator route. Sustainability Dining: Singapore’s Temasek Shophouse runs “Eat Your Scraps,” a six-course $54 menu made from food waste during Aug 28-30.
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