AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHospitality Policy Pressure: UK chefs and trade groups are pushing for a 10% VAT cut for hospitality, arguing Spain’s and Italy’s lower rates show it’s possible to ease cost pressure and protect restaurant jobs. Andalucía Fire Rules: Andalucía has reactivated summer restrictions under the Infoca plan, banning fire use in forest areas and limiting vehicle movement in natural zones—directly affecting rural catering and outdoor cooking. Wine Exports & Trade: Jerez’s Vinoble fair highlights strong Jerez wine momentum, with exports hitting €100m and the city leaning hard into wine-and-gastronomy tourism. Olive Oil Spotlight: A health-focused piece spotlights olives/olive oil as a “superfood,” tying Mediterranean eating habits to mainstream nutrition claims. Coffee & Bakery Expansion: Chef Oriol Balaguer launches Balaguer Coffee & Bakery in Madrid, aiming for 35 sites in Spain by 2028 and expansion abroad. Summer Drink Trend: “Tinto de verano” is framed as a rising summer hit, with Spain’s simple wine-and-citrus-soda mix positioned for broader international takeoff.
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