AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Prices Under Pressure: Japan expects June price hikes on 1,000+ food and beverage items, with seasonings and processed foods hit hardest as higher costs linked to the Middle East crisis filter through supply chains. Retail & Hospitality Labour: Japan’s unemployment rate eased to 2.5% in April, but job openings fell in wholesale/retail and accommodation/restaurant services, signalling uneven demand. Beef Supply Crunch: Japanese beef bowl chains and BBQ operators scramble as drought-driven declines in US beef production push a key cut to its highest price in nearly 20 months. Alcohol Policy Shift: Thailand extends alcohol sales hours under a Royal Gazette update, with rules tightening around screening and access for minors. Health & Nutrition Policy: A University of Sydney review finds front-of-pack sugar labels have limited impact for low-income groups, warning that labels alone won’t close diet-related health gaps. Industry Expansion: China’s Chi Forest starts a new production facility in Henan to strengthen supply and speed delivery to central and western regions. Food Business Migration: Japan’s higher capital requirement for “business manager” visas is drawing backlash from foreign restaurant owners, including an Indian curry operator facing a steep funding hurdle.
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