AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism Reality Check: Vancouver hotel bookings are down 20% this year, even with big World Cup hype—an early signal that the tournament won’t automatically lift food-and-hospitality demand. AI in Hospitality: A new Mews survey finds 98% of hotels are using AI, but 59% say the front desk welcome should stay human-led—so expect more AI behind the scenes, not at the door. Retail Food Tech: C-store operators are weighing long-term moves in foodservice tech, with focus on reducing waste and simplifying fulfillment for store teams. Dairy Investment: Kerry Dairy Ireland rebrands as Kinisla and unveils a €300m plan aimed at nutrition and ingredients growth, tied to protein demand from GLP-1 diets. Trade Pressure, Some Relief: China agreed to ramp up purchases of U.S. beef and poultry, offering farmers a measure of breathing room amid ongoing tariff and shipping shocks. Food Aid Amid Tensions: A Mexico- and Uruguay-backed humanitarian ship docked in Havana with food and hygiene supplies for Cuba’s worsening shortages.
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