AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFood Delivery: Flipkart is preparing to challenge Zomato and Swiggy, piloting a service in its app and building a separate delivery fleet ahead of a reported October-end launch. Festive Snacks: PepsiCo India expects sales to grow at last year’s pace, backed by new products and expanded online availability. Foodservice Supply: Thailand’s Betagro is taking a majority stake in Freshket, adding a digital channel that serves more than 20,000 food businesses. Labour Shortages: Japan plans to resume foreign-worker admissions for cooks at schools and care facilities, with hiring expected to restart in April. Coffee Costs: Philippine coffee prices are expected to stay high into early 2027 as El Niño, a smaller harvest and import costs squeeze supply. Food Regulation: India’s FSSAI has issued notices over nutrition claims and labelling, including to Nestlé and Hindustan Unilever; Indonesia has extended the deadline for mandatory halal certification of food and beverage products to 2028. K-Food Expansion: South Korea is targeting 1,000 overseas Korean restaurants as it pushes to strengthen food quality and build global demand.
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