AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBeer & Beyond Beer: AB InBev reported Q2 2026 revenue up 5.6% and beer volume up 1.1%, with “record high” volumes in Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador, plus no-alcohol revenue up 27% and Beyond Beer growth of 44% on Flying Fish and Cutwater momentum. HIV Prevention Access: Merck (MSD) is letting generic makers start preparing an HIV prevention pill (alimatravir/MK-8527) before final studies finish, with licenses including African manufacturers—aimed at speeding access if regulators approve. Mexico Industrial Tech: Döhler opened a new production plant in Mexico’s State of Mexico, positioning it as an innovation hub for natural ingredients and planning expansion for natural color production. EV Push in Mexico: Kia will invest $649M in Mexico (2026-2028) to produce the EV3 locally, starting Aug. 4 in Nuevo León, with job creation ramping through 2030. Solar Transition for Galápagos: Ecuador will fund $117.6M over five years to shift Galápagos electricity from imported diesel toward solar, wind and battery storage. Air Cargo Demand: IATA says global air cargo demand rose 8.5% in June, with growth outpacing capacity and supported by high-value tech and urgent shipments. Smartphone Market: Omdia reports global smartphone shipments down 6% YoY to 272M units in 2Q26 amid supply-side pressures and pricing shifts. Wildfire Monitoring Tech: New FireSat satellites aim to improve wildfire data for South America’s 2026-27 fire season, though local infrastructure gaps may limit impact.
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