Food Safety & Standards: Control Union Sri Lanka convened industry leaders for an FSSC Awareness Session on “Safe Food, Strong Businesses, Global Trust,” pushing stronger food safety systems to boost market confidence. Food Prices & Supply Pressure: Pakistan’s retail survey in Peshawar reported essential items staying high, with flour costs rising amid wheat supply bans from Punjab. Livestock Feed Support: Qatar livestock breeders urged broader, longer-term subsidies for green fodder to expand domestic meat production under its National Food Security Strategy 2030. GMO Corn Backlash: Pakistan stakeholders warned a unilateral approval for GMO corn could harm food security, health, and exports, calling it a “blind alley.” Food Security in Disasters: Nepal flood shelters are struggling with food, hygiene, and maternal care as death tolls rise; in the Philippines, Zambales officials airlifted food to isolated Aeta communities after deadly river flooding. AI in Food Safety: UH Mānoa won $2M from NSF to develop AI-enabled tools to detect threats to aquaculture, livestock, and farms earlier. Packaging Spotlight: Ghana’s Institute of Packaging joined World Packaging Day, highlighting packaging’s role in cutting food waste and improving safety. Wine & Sustainability: Japan researchers are testing a paper-and-plastic “efbottle” for wine to reduce transport impact without affecting taste. Local Food Safety Enforcement: Maharashtra FDA clarified its year-round festival food-safety calendar targets adulteration prevention, not religious events. Food Tech Backlash: Reports say AI-generated food images are triggering diner backlash as restaurants use them more for menus and ads.