AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCooking Costs: Malaysia spent RM3.886 billion on cooking-oil subsidies in 2024–25, exceeding the RM3.278 billion collected in palm-oil industry levies; the government says the subsidies help shield households from rising prices. Beer & Food: Tbilisi’s new Ishvi brewery and beer garden opens Oct. 9, pairing small-batch craft beer with food from its own kitchen. Food Trends: A new U.S. report finds interest in trying new flavors fell from 63% to 51%; grocery displays and recommendations from friends and family beat social media as sources of discovery. Beef tallow is also gaining attention, with Whole Foods naming it among its 2026 food trends. Culinary Heritage: More than 80 vendors will serve regional mole at a free Los Angeles festival on Oct. 11, celebrating the Mexican sauce’s many traditions. Chef News: Ruth Hansom of North Yorkshire’s Hansom Restaurant won the UK’s National Chef of the Year title after three attempts.
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