AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBack-to-School Scams: Canada’s BBB is warning students and families to slow down, verify employers and avoid pressure to send money or personal info fast, as employment scams top the risk list for young adults. Food & Packaging Waste: Kuwait’s restaurants are flagged as a major food-waste source, with surplus from catering and weddings often starting with over-ordering. Supplement Transparency: Denver’s VB Health is publishing detailed Certificates of Analysis online, including lab tests for potency, purity and safety—pushing a higher bar for digital media claims in supplements. Agri Finance Cut: Bangladesh Bank lowered refinancing rates to 3% for a Tk 3,000cr agro hub, capping customer profit/interest at 7% to spur production, marketing and processing. Tourism Marketing Push: Curaçao lands its first-ever Aerolíneas Argentinas flights from Buenos Aires starting Jan. 2, 2027, betting on South American demand. Gambling Harm Awareness: New Zealand’s HOOKED campaign targets the “game behind the game,” spotlighting how operators design attention and keep people playing. Media/Marketing Fallout: The Good Good x Callaway golf ad backlash keeps escalating, with partners cutting ties and sponsorships pulled. Local Business Growth: Abilene, Texas wins a USDA grant for a Rural Business Accelerator offering tech, AI, workforce and planning support.
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