AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Alert: A Europe-wide Salmonella outbreak linked to instant noodles has reached the UK, with 83 confirmed cases of Salmonella Stanley ST2045 reported as of 5 June; infections span Britain, Austria, Czechia, Estonia, France, Germany, Lithuania and the Netherlands, and authorities suspect chicken-flavoured instant noodles and/or processed chicken products. Hospitality VAT Push: A UK hospitality owner backed a campaign to cut hospitality VAT from 20% to 10%, arguing rising costs are squeezing small restaurants and cafés; the petition cites Germany’s lower VAT rate as a benchmark. Craft Beer Launch: In Amman, The Deek and Batta opened “Draft Kings,” a World Cup-ready draft beer bar with eight taps (12 planned), pairing local Jordanian beers like Petra Gluten Free with international staples such as Heineken and Stella Artois. Obesity Drug Watch: Boehringer Ingelheim’s survodutide Phase III updates at ADA 2026 highlighted up to 34% visceral fat and up to 63% liver fat reduction, while the company faced renewed questions about tolerability. Hotel Development: Germany’s hotel pipeline remains active, with new projects listed across Bad Wiessee, Bremen, Koblenz and Munich.
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