AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGerman Sick-Leave Clash: Germany’s coalition is set to tighten sick-note rules, with workers needing a doctor’s certificate on day one and phone certificates scrapped—sparking pushback from medical groups. Sustainability in Packaging: Oxypac founder Kerry Gao is reportedly selling her Sydney apartment for about $11m; the company supplies restaurants and takeaways with paper-based, lower-impact packaging. Restaurant Sustainability Awards: Michelin is retiring the Green Star by end-2026, replacing it with an editorial “Mindful Voices” platform amid criticism of the sustainability badge. Foodservice Expansion in Germany: Loungers plans its Germany debut with a new brand, Southville, opening in Essen in October and adapting about half of its dishes for German tastes. Wine & Retail Buzz: Lidl’s “Asti rosé” push aims to rehabilitate “nasty Asti,” with a new rosé version hitting UK shelves for the first time. Tourism Demand Signal: Saint Lucia reports a 15.9% year-on-year drop in European visitors in Q1 2026, with Germany among key long-haul sources. World Cup Food Culture: North America’s 2026 tournament is being marketed as a “feast of flavors,” spotlighting regional dishes across host cities.
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