AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPFAS & Public Health: New reporting highlights how “forever chemicals” like PFAS show up widely in everyday life and persist in people and ecosystems, with studies tracking how they move through the Great Lakes food web and noting declines in some areas after phaseouts. Deposit-Fee Pricing Crackdown: Türkiye’s Trade Ministry is inspecting bottled-beverage sellers after a deposit fee update, warning against markups that exceed the added cost and threatening administrative penalties. Nightlife Safety Push: NightCap and Responsibility.org are backing Tempe, Arizona’s new drink-spiking ordinance with a donation of 30,000 drink covers and dispensers for bars and restaurants. Hospitality Cost Pressure: A UK petition backed by hospitality voices is pushing to cut VAT for the sector from 20% to 10%, arguing it would ease pricing pressure on independent venues. Trade & Halal Sourcing: Malaysia’s MATRADE is inviting firms to register for an International Sourcing Programme tied to MIHAS 2026, aiming for RM2B in export sales. Foodservice Tech & Loyalty: OpenTable expands its loyalty program with “Gold Tables,” offering Gold-tier diners easier access to reservations at participating restaurants.
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