AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIndia Food Delivery Fees: Zomato has started charging an extra “Pay on delivery” fee on some cash-on-delivery orders, typically ₹5 but reported higher (₹7–₹20, with one user flagging ₹21), shown separately from platform fees and taxes—an effort to monetise and push online payments as delivery rivalry heats up. Food Safety & Labelling: India’s Supreme Court asked FSSAI for clarity on front-of-pack warning labels and how nutritional literacy will be improved in schools, while Telangana also moves on analogue paneer with a one-year ban on artificial/non-dairy paneer. Regulatory Crackdowns: Telangana’s TG SAFE enforcement drive suspended FSSAI licences over hygiene violations, underscoring tighter oversight across eateries. Singapore/Regional Retail: Baker’s Brew Studio, rebranded as BB Atelier, has entered creditors’ voluntary liquidation in Singapore after being unable to continue amid liabilities and civil cases. Korea Dining Trends: South Korea saw a 6,000+ drop in Korean restaurant operators over the past year, while Japanese operators rose. Health Watch: A UK study links very hot tea/coffee with higher oesophageal cancer risk.
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