AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFood Safety Watch: Hawaiʻi DOH cleared Ohana Sub & Deli, Inc. to reopen after a June 4 closure for critical issues like a nonfunctional handwashing sink and insufficient hot water; a June 5 follow-up confirmed repairs and proper sanitizing. Hospitality Cost Pressure: UK pub and restaurant landlords backed a VAT cut campaign, urging the 20% rate to drop to 10% to stop the sector being “crucified.” Restaurant Demand Signals: A National Restaurant Association survey found many consumers still plan to dine out despite higher costs, with two-thirds feeling positive about their finances this quarter. Seafood Export Push: India’s Piyush Goyal set a goal to lift seafood exports from $8.5B to $30B in five years, stressing quality and value-added products over raw shipments. Agri Support & Food Security: Ireland opened a fuel support scheme for specialist horticulture growers as energy costs bite; Nigeria’s extension experts urged better, better-funded agricultural extension systems to strengthen food security. Trade & Biosecurity: Canada will temporarily limit livestock imports from Texas after a confirmed New World screwworm case, citing risk mitigation to protect animal health.
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