AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTax Relief for Food: Japan approved a two-year cut to its food consumption tax, dropping the rate to 1% from April 2027, with extra support for low- and middle-income households. Hospitality Inflation Watch: Malaysia’s services PPI rose 2.9% YoY in Q2 2026, with accommodation and food & beverage services up 6.4%, led by restaurants and mobile food service. Dairy Policy Crackdown: Maharashtra banned analogue/non-dairy paneer for one year after lab checks found a high share of non-conforming samples, citing adulteration and weak nutritional value. Food Industry Deals: Bain Capital is buying Gong cha from TA Associates, aiming to expand the bubble tea chain’s footprint, including in the U.S. Dairy IPO: Temasek-backed Milky Mist set an IPO price band of Rs 133–140, targeting Rs 1,553 crore for expansion and cold-chain upgrades. Plant-Rich Diets: A new study says wider adoption of plant-rich diets could cut food-system emissions by up to 76%. Education for Food Careers: New Zealand unveiled industry-led secondary subjects including “Food and fibre systems” and “Hospitality, food and beverage,” starting in 2029.
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