AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorld Cup Liquor Rules: Singapore police approved extended liquor trading hours for eight F&B outlets during the tournament, with applications handled by the Police Regulatory Department and penalties for serving alcohol outside licensed times. Tourism & Food Demand: Bulacan, Philippines says visitor arrivals rebounded in April, boosting its nature resorts and growing food-and-café scene after fuel-price and Middle East tensions slowed travel in March. Hospitality Investment: Sandals Resorts is investing $200M to reinvent three Jamaica properties, adding new dining concepts and overwater villas as the brand leans harder into local cuisine and culture. Food Safety Alert: Jamaica’s Agricultural Protection Branch warned consumers to avoid beef from unverified sellers after illegal slaughter of eight cows in Clarendon, stressing mandatory veterinary inspection is missing. Gastronomy as Development: Nigeria’s World Gastronomy Day event in Lagos pushed the idea that food systems—from farmers to hospitality—can drive jobs and investment, urging policy links across the value chain. Brand & Menu Buzz: McDonald’s is bringing back fried apple pies in the U.S. for America’s 250th birthday, joining other limited-time patriotic treats.
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