AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTourism & Hospitality Shock: Cuba’s hotel closures and limited flights left it with just 30,883 tourists in May, with the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski in Havana staying shut and not taking bookings until at least August 1. Foodservice Finance: Jack in the Box moved to securitize $500M via Series 2026-1 senior secured notes to refinance existing debt. Restaurant Operations: Dashi closed its North Charleston restaurant permanently, while Mordisco Steakhouse opened on Orlando’s International Drive with Father’s Day meals and World Cup watch-party specials. Food Safety Enforcement: Florida regulators ordered Belle Cuisine Caribbean Restaurant (rodent activity) and La Parrilla Liberty (live roach activity) shut after repeated inspections. Child Labor Crackdown (Brazil): Brazil removed 4,318 children from child labor in 2025 and 1,108 in early 2026, with enforcement focused on retail and food-related sectors. Regional Travel Policy: Curaçao is evaluating visa-free entry for Venezuelans after a 63% plunge in arrivals. Sustainable Seafood (US): UNH was selected to lead a national project to boost sustainable domestic seafood production through aquaculture. Kids’ Snacking (US): Beech-Nut launched its Goodies line for ages 4+ in the US, expanding beyond baby/toddler food.
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