AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRestaurant Demand: Cebu’s dining sector is leaning on local customers and domestic tourism to offset slower foreign arrivals, though outlets in tourist hotspots remain more exposed. Kitchen Automation: Malaysia is promoting robotic cooking to tackle labor shortages and rising costs, while improving consistency and cutting waste. Dairy Innovation: Fonterra is working with Chinese bakeries, beverage chains and manufacturers to develop protein-rich products tailored to local tastes. Farm Finances: U.S. farm debt is forecast to hit a record $605 billion as high input costs, including diesel and fertilizer, squeeze growers. Supply Risks: Iran’s pistachio harvest has been cut roughly in half by climate shocks, tightening supplies to China; meanwhile, a California bird-flu outbreak has hit 1.3 million laying hens ahead of the holiday baking season.
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