Food Price Politics (UK): Scotland’s food and drink industry is pushing back hard on John Swinney’s plan to cap prices on “basics,” warning it could backfire on customers and producers. School Meals (UK): A UK union urges North Tyneside Council to bring school catering back in-house after a national report said many secondary menus miss health standards. Food Safety & Labels (India): India’s FSSAI is moving toward front-of-pack hexagonal warning labels for foods high in fat, sugar or salt after a Supreme Court directive. Food Waste (Kuwait): Kuwait’s restaurants and catering are flagged as major surplus drivers, with weddings and over-ordering making waste harder to manage. Baby & Kids Nutrition (Australia): Odi launches in Australia with a “wholefood nutrient density” pitch, targeting parents who want more nutrition than sweetness and convenience. Wine & Hospitality (Thailand/South Africa/UK): Brockenchack debuts in Thailand as premium wine demand rises; Simonsig marks 55 years of Kaapse Vonkel with a family storytelling angle; and a new “self-pour” wine bar model aims to make wine feel less intimidating. Energy for Food Supply Chains (Philippines): First Gen signs a renewable geothermal supply deal for Alliance Global facilities, supporting carbon-neutral goals by shifting electricity sourcing. Food Security & Disasters (Fiji/Nepal/Gaza): Fiji highlights soil restoration as a national food-systems lever; WFP/FAO back food-security insurance amid Nepal floods and Latin America shocks; and Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation says it distributes thousands of Gaza food parcels daily. Agriculture Stress (Australia): A farmer wellbeing report finds worsening mental health, with many considering leaving farming. US Food Safety Research: USDA NIFA grants at Washington State University aim to reduce microbes that spoil food and cut waste. Global Expansion (QSR): Taco Bell returns to the UAE after a long absence, betting on local partners and a broader Gulf rollout. Local Food Systems (US): A renovated Peoria Riverfront Irish Fest spotlights food culture, while community groups and food banks across regions keep scaling support as demand rises.