AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHeatwave Pressure on Food & Drink: In the Philippines’ Calabarzon region, extreme heat is still spiking—Cavite City hit a 48°C heat index and Rizal’s Taytay logged 49.15°C—while PAGASA warns more dangerous conditions may linger through May 24–25, pushing residents toward cooling drinks and stressing local supply chains. Tipping Culture Meets Hospitality Reality: An etiquette expert says wedding guests shouldn’t be expected to pull out cash to tip bartenders when gratuities are already pre-paid, adding fresh friction to how restaurants and venues handle beverage service. World Cup as a Consumer Magnet: FIFA’s 2026 run is already reshaping food-and-beverage marketing plans, with brands positioning for massive, shared attention across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. New Food Business Capacity: North Minneapolis just opened NEON Collective Kitchens, a 25,000-square-foot incubator meant to help caterers, bakers, and food entrepreneurs scale with licensed kitchen space. Health Guidance in Focus: The American Heart Association’s updated dietary recommendations spotlight heart-healthy eating patterns, reinforcing how food choices are becoming a bigger public-health headline.
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