AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBakery Recall: Grand Central Bakery recalled 517 loaves of potato sourdough bread in Seattle/Tacoma after a customer found a metal nail inside a loaf; the issue was limited to a single dough batch and no injuries were reported. South Korea Policy Shift: Dog-meat “boknal” demand is collapsing ahead of a nationwide ban on breeding, slaughter and sale taking full effect in Feb 2027, with many restaurants switching to alternatives like black goat stew. South Korea Bakery Inflation: Paris Baguette raised prices on 127 bread, cake and dessert items by an average 5.0%, citing higher raw materials and operating costs—another sign of consumer pressure across the sector. China Health-Forward Bakery: Grupo Bimbo says its China business is back to healthier profitability, investing $70m+ since 2023 and pushing “eating right” products like clean-label bread and a new rusk snack. Philippines Agribusiness Milestone: Bounty (Cheng family) marked 40 years of growth and expansion, including international moves into Indonesia and New Zealand. Tourism & Food Culture: Tourism Malaysia ran a Chennai sales mission to boost Indian arrivals, while Turkish Airlines added Chengdu—UNESCO “City of Gastronomy”—to its China network.
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