AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoWhaling Backlash: Dame Judi Dench and other celebrities have urged Iceland’s industries minister to “turn the page” on commercial whaling after at least 18 fin whales were reportedly killed this season, pushing for a shift toward whale-watching tourism. Hydrogen Push in North Iceland: Syntholene says its geothermal-integrated hydrogen platform in Húsavík could produce H2 at about $1.75/kg (best-case) to $2.10/kg (broader conditions), with KBR’s analysis pointing to major cost advantages versus typical European green hydrogen prices. Low-Carb Beer Boom: Iceland’s beer market is shifting fast toward lighter, lower-alcohol options, with low-carb Gull Lite now the top seller at Vínbúðin and bars reporting lite beer taking roughly two-thirds of sales. EU Border Tech Update: Frontex’s voluntary EES pre-registration app is being used by some European countries to reduce queues for the Entry/Exit System rollout, but the process still requires biometric registration at first crossing. Packaging Design Win: Dheeraj Bangur’s Twiggle herbal tea packaging system has won an A’ Design Award Iron in the Packaging Design category, highlighting clearer wellness branding on crowded shelves. Arctic/Antarctic Travel Expansion: Quark Expeditions is launching earlier Arctic 2028 and Antarctica 2028/29 seasons with new expedition extensions and photography-focused programming.
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