AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRetail Operations: Denny’s named Aaron Howard as Chief Operating Officer, signaling a push for tighter execution and stronger restaurant-level performance across its franchise system. Energy Policy Watch: The IEA says 113 countries (plus the EU) have taken steps to blunt rising energy costs tied to the Middle East conflict, including tax cuts and consumer support—moves that can ripple into regional demand and logistics planning. Trade & Tariffs: A U.S. forced-labor tariff hearing begins in Washington over 60 countries, with potential added duties of 10%–12.5%—a reminder that compliance risks can quickly become cost pressures for exporters. Agriculture & Biosecurity: Belize issued an avian influenza advisory, citing outbreaks in Honduras and Costa Rica and urging stronger farm biosecurity and reporting. Honduras Link (Food Supply): Honduras appears in regional supply disruptions affecting banana availability, with weather disruptions in Honduras cited as boosting demand for Ecuadorian exports. Coffee Value Chains: Hyperion Coffee’s origin trip to Marcala, Honduras highlights how Honduran lots are selected via cupping to match specific flavor profiles for specialty buyers.
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