AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSpirits Industry Spotlight: Distillerie Bonne Mère (Guadeloupe, France) just won Champion International Distiller at the 2026 Melbourne Royal Australian International Spirits Awards, as the event expanded to include international producers and added new categories like Gin & Tonic. Workplace Safety in Local Industry: Guadeloupe’s Montebello Distillery faced a deadly boiler explosion, killing one worker and injuring several others; prosecutors have moved for charges of manslaughter and involuntary injury, while an investigation is underway. Caribbean Rum Tourism: A new travel trend report says distillery tours are shifting from “souvenir stops” to core trip experiences across the region, with each island’s rum story driving bookings. Agriculture & Public Health Debate: A commentary on pesticide-use intensity urges caution with headline numbers, arguing the conversation should focus on which products, crops, and conditions are involved—before blaming farmers. Regional Cooperation: The OECS named Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean cooperation, with a mandate spanning trade, energy, agribusiness, and the creative economy.
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