Food Security & Climate Costs: UN and climate voices at UNGA/Climate Week in New York warned that higher energy prices and climate disasters are already pushing up food prices and inflation, with AI/data centers and fossil-fuel shocks adding pressure. Food Waste Policy: Vermont kicked off Sept. 28–Oct. 4 Food Waste Prevention Week, urging residents to cut scrap waste via a “Scrap Food Waste Challenge” focused on meal planning, smarter shopping, and storage. Global Food Systems: A UAE explainer framed food security as trade, maritime reliability, water management, and preparedness—not just farm output. China Grain Outlook: China said its grain supply is stable despite El Niño and geopolitics, citing resilient production, reserves, and processing capacity. Hunger & Community Action: Texas State Fair’s “Feed the Need” drive returns with incentives for peanut butter and canned donations, building on nearly 5 million pounds raised since 1995. Local Food Economy: Food Lion opened a new Summerfield, N.C. store with pickup/delivery and ready-to-eat options. Food Culture & Awareness: A Canadian Inuit documentary screening in Iqaluit urged audiences to “demand to be heard” on grocery prices and food insecurity. Food Industry Moves: Round Table Pizza launched a nationwide Dr Pepper-inspired pizza lineup for game days through Jan. 3. Alcohol Retail Push: New York retailers renewed efforts to expand beyond wine into liquor sales, arguing laws lag today’s market. Food Safety/Health: Spain inflation data showed steep year-on-year jumps for berries and citrus, while some items like coffee and sugar fell.