AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI in the kitchen: Culinary students at the National Restaurant Association Show say they’re using AI for practical chores like faster inventory counts, but they’re wary of “unproven” accuracy when it comes to food. Restaurant demand reality check: Industry research frames 2026 as a “complex” consumer moment—people are cutting restaurant frequency, yet still going out, keeping operators focused on traffic and value. Food security signals: Qatar topped the 2026 Food Systems Resilience Index in the region, while the Philippines landed among the most vulnerable to a potential global food-price surge. Trade and food systems diplomacy: India and the Netherlands upgraded ties to a Strategic Partnership spanning agriculture and food systems, alongside tech and sustainability. On-the-ground delivery growth: In Haiti’s Cap-Haïtien, TapTap Now is turning food delivery into daily life, with riders and faster ordering changing how people eat. Conflict impact on food access: Gaza reports again highlight strikes hitting or near food distribution points. Fertilizer push: Ethiopia’s PM backed a major urea plant in Gode, aiming to boost domestic supply and agricultural productivity.
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