AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoVanilla Market Crunch: Aust & Hachmann (Canada) says the global vanilla market is still dangerously oversupplied, with inflation-adjusted prices at historic lows in Madagascar and Uganda and more large crops expected in 2026—no quick recovery in sight. World Cup, Food & Drink Economics: Toronto hotels are seeing an uneven June despite World Cup crowds, with occupancy tracking below last year as some rooms were released back to the market; meanwhile Calgary bars and restaurants are leaning on the tournament to bounce back after a slow patio start. Travel Retail Shift: Duty-free shoppers are increasingly skipping airport stores for hotel boutiques with local food-and-drink tie-ins and limited-edition goods—pushing hospitality brands deeper into the retail game. Food Affordability Debate: A Dalhousie Agri-Food Analytics Lab commentary argues Canadians should focus less on food prices alone and more on how taxes take a bigger share of household income. Quebec Energy-Drink Rule: Quebec becomes the first province to ban energy-drink sales to under-16s.
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