AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorld Cup Food & Drink Buzz: In the US, World Cup fever is driving new food-and-drink moments for visitors, from Waffle House opening a World Cup-themed pop-up merch shop in Atlanta to German fans sharing “Texas culture” hits in Houston, including BBQ and first-time fast-food experiences. German Beer Hall Hospitality: Philadelphia’s Brauhaus Schmitz is leaning into its German beer-and-cuisine identity with World Cup viewing parties, while other local venues are rolling out match-themed menus and cocktails. EU Food Labelling Watch: France’s top court is set to refer the Nutri-Score label dispute to the EU’s top court, after Lactalis challenged whether the voluntary system fits EU rules—an issue that matters for Germany too, where Nutri-Score is used unevenly. Hotel Group Signals Shift in Food: UK hotel group Whitbread (Premier Inn) reported stronger forward bookings and accommodation demand, but said food and beverage sales fell as it restructures away from branded restaurants. Organic Certification Push (German-linked): Ghana’s Standards Authority launched an organic certification scheme with German development support (BMZ/GIZ), aligning with EU organic rules to improve market access for organic produce.
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