AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHospitality & Trade: Guam’s Pacific Hotel and Restaurant Expo 2026 drew 60+ vendors and international buyers, pushing workforce certification and Japan-focused matchmaking for local products. Community Dining: Sparrow Café opens Sept. 1–4 as a pay-what-you-can spot where guests can also volunteer for 30 minutes to earn their meal. Food Events: Poole’s Seafood & Sounds Festival returns Sept. 12–13 with a town-wide artisan market, 40 live acts daily, and chef demos at the Dolphin Centre. Cooking Gear & Home Hacks: East Oak launches the Pitmate™ tabletop electric smoker for wood-smoked flavor in small spaces; Beckon Ware’s silicone splatter screen targets grease chaos. Flavor & Products: Salt Wood’s chef Ben Hillan debuts home-use seasoned salts; Starbucks’ top iced shaken espresso pick goes to the hazelnut oatmilk version; soft serve gets its own holiday (Aug. 19). Health & Safety: Doctors warn sugary drinks may be linked to rising gastrointestinal cancer rates, while a new discussion highlights why “no pathogen found” recalls can still be serious when inspection didn’t happen.
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