AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIndustrial Heat Funding: The EU has picked 65 projects to receive about €400m under its first Innovation Fund Heat Auction, backing cleaner industrial heat across sectors including food and beverage, with the aim of cutting fossil gas use and delivering around 16.3TWh of decarbonised heat over five years. Restaurant Tech Expansion: Munich’s allO, an AI-native operating system for restaurants, raised €12m Series A to expand across Europe and roll out “digital employees” that handle tasks like POS and reservations. German Hospitality/CRM: dailypoint’s Customer Data Platform is being adopted by Serena Hotels to modernize its Prestige Club loyalty scheme, consolidating guest data and improving points and tier management. Food Trade Fair Watch: THAIFEX-ANUGA ASIA opened in Bangkok with a focus on new products and emerging brands, organized with Germany’s Koelnmesse, signaling continued global demand for food innovation. Local Food & Drink Events: Alton’s Pup Crawl on May 30 will link 22 pet-friendly patios and businesses with food-and-drink specials, while Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus runs May 21-31 in Gretna.
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