AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSpirits Industry Spotlight: Distillerie Bonne Mère (Guadeloupe) was crowned Champion International Distiller at the 2026 Melbourne Royal Australian International Spirits Awards, with the event also adding new categories like Gin & Tonic and opening formally to international producers. Industrial Safety in Guadeloupe: Montebello Distillery in Guadeloupe faced a deadly boiler explosion, killing one worker and injuring several others; prosecutors have pressed charges and an investigation is underway. Regional Cooperation: The OECS Commission appointed Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean cooperation, aiming to boost trade, investment, energy, agribusiness and the creative economy links. Agriculture & Public Trust: A Saint Lucia pesticide-use debate is reigniting fear among consumers; commentators argue the FAO statistic needs context on crops, chemicals and alternatives before blaming farmers. Local Business & Logistics: Sodebo Ultim 3 was relaunched after a refit in Lorient, with upgrades tied to the Route du Rhum—Destination Guadeloupe, underlining how major events drive engineering and supply-chain work. Food & Travel Culture: Rum distillery tours are increasingly marketed as core travel experiences, not add-ons, as Caribbean producers lean into heritage and on-site tastings.
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