AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBangkok Bar Fire: Thai investigators combed a beer bar wreckage after a blaze killed at least 28 and injured 70-plus, with smoke blamed for deaths and officials probing possible negligence and blocked exits. Food Safety & Labelling: Indonesia’s BPOM is preparing front-of-package labeling, but a new study suggests most packaged foods could be flagged “unhealthy” under WHO-style nutrient thresholds—raising the stakes for how “unhealthy” is defined. Hospitality & F&B Expansion: Hilton opened Slohh by Roach Bengaluru, its first lifestyle hotel in India, with an all-day dining concept built around regional recipes and a new events ballroom. Tourism Meets Food: Orascom Pyramids Entertainment added $10m to expand Giza Plateau visitor facilities, including electric tour buses and a 15,000-capacity outdoor concert venue. Retail Food Demand: Circana says US retail food & beverage grew 2.2% in H1 2026, with shoppers shifting toward smarter spending as volume stays flat. Immigration Raid: Malaysia detained six Myanmar nationals, including two boys, in a Melaka grocery raid allegedly selling imported goods and alcohol under an “Ali Baba” setup.
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