AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorld Cup watch-party playbook: Spain-linked hospitality is gearing up for FIFA fever, but venues are being extra careful about trademark rules (including avoiding “FIFA” and official symbols) while planning big-screen match nights and menus. Hospitality VAT pressure: The UK’s #VATsTheProblem campaign keeps gaining signatures and political attention, adding to the wider debate on how VAT hits pubs and restaurants’ margins. Spain deposit scheme: From Aug 12, Spain adds a 10-cent deposit on most single-use drinks containers (beer, water, soft drinks, juices), with refunds only if returned via new machines. Food waste compliance push: Swiss AI firm KITRO says EU and stricter Spain rules are driving demand for tools that measure and cut kitchen waste. Migrant food in Spain: “Migra la food” spotlights migrant kitchens in Spain, framing migration as a core force behind today’s gastronomy. Travel romance angle: Madeira ranks Europe’s top romance-and-privacy destination for couples, a reminder of how tourism trends shape food and drink demand.
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