AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDigital Euro Pilot: The ECB has selected 36 payment service providers to take part in the digital euro pilot, due to start in the second half of 2027 and run for 12 months, with participants spanning banks and non-bank firms across the euro area. Wine Trade Push (Germany): ProWein 2027 will launch a new “Discovery Zone” format for wineries and producers, with applications now open for winemakers who have never exhibited before, aiming to connect them directly with international buyers and sommeliers through an open-plan tasting setup. Restaurant & Hospitality Watch: Bengaluru is extending restaurant serving hours for World Cup semifinal and final match days, allowing food service until 3:30am on key dates. Food Retail/Delivery M&A (Germany): Uber is reported to be in advanced talks to acquire German food-delivery group Delivery Hero, a deal that would likely face antitrust scrutiny given overlap across Europe and the Middle East. Industry Expansion (Global, incl. Germany footprint): Chipotle is opening its first Mexico restaurant in Nuevo León, with further expansion planned in Mexico City next year.
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