AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRestaurant Pricing: Starbucks Taiwan’s new NT$15 fee for topping up drinks ordered with little or no ice has triggered customer backlash, showing the risks of charging for a service customers considered standard. Food-Tech: China’s Meituan is offering restaurants a free AI store manager for diagnostics, store checks and menus, as competition and scrutiny reshape the country’s booming delivery market. Market Competition: Taiwan blocked Grab’s planned US$600 million Foodpanda acquisition, rejecting a major deal in the region’s delivery sector. Culinary Community: India’s food industry is mourning chef K. Damodaran, known as Chef Damu, who died at 72. Trade and Growth: India has room to expand processed-food exports to the UK under its trade pact, according to industry representatives. Drinking Trends: Australian wineries and breweries are feeling the impact of falling alcohol consumption, with younger drinkers, cost pressures and non-alcoholic alternatives contributing to the shift. Regional Dining: Busan is offering foreign visitors up to 30,000 won toward Hanwoo beef meals, using local cuisine to attract tourists.
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