AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety & Water Quality: Baguio City, Philippines, is scrubbing its only sewage treatment plant after it failed environmental tests, with officials blaming kitchen cooking oil dumping into sewers that spiked BOD and phosphate levels in the Balili River. Food & Drink Growth: India’s Manam Chocolate raised $9m in equity to speed up expansion, including new retail openings in Delhi NCR, as it scales its farm-to-bar value chain. Coffee Retail Expansion: Luckin Coffee says it has surpassed 35,000 global stores, with non-coffee drinks now driving major sales and multiple products clearing 100m+ cups. Restaurant & Bar Concepts: Mian’s team debuts Bloom & Vine in Mountain View, offering walk-in Peking duck prepared hourly plus botanical cocktails and a China-wide menu. Hospitality & Travel: Starbucks’ turnaround is “ahead of schedule” but still below 2018–19 transaction levels, while Hong Kong’s International Travel Expo opens with 400+ exhibitors and a push for MICE growth. Wellness Misinformation: A Delhi gastroenterologist debunks gut-health myths on detox lemon water, daily bowel movements, and drinking water with meals.
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