Food Safety Crackdown (India): Mumbai’s iconic Parsi Dairy Farm reopened days after the FDA suspended its licence over severe food and hygiene violations, including fly infestation, poor sanitation, missing records and improper labeling. Foodborne Illness Probe (US): Cyclospora investigators say the outbreak is linked to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, with officials still working out how contamination reached the food supply. Food Prices & Affordability (South Africa): A July Household Affordability Index update shows the food basket rose month-on-month, with sharp increases in items like apples, maize meal, cooking oil and eggs. Policy Pressure (Japan): Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is moving toward cutting Japan’s food consumption tax from 8% to 1% for two years, but funding gaps are sparking political fights. Community Food Support (US): Legends Global joined the U.S. Food Waste Pact, aiming to cut waste across venues via shared data and waste-reduction targets. Local Food & Culture (Philippines): Industry groups welcomed Marcos’ food security push but warned about how subsidies can be sustained amid fiscal strain. Wine & Climate Risk (Europe): Wildfires in Spain and France are battering major wine regions, raising new concerns for harvests and livelihoods. Hospitality & Retail (UK/US): Wingstop UK handed out 20,000 free wings nationwide for National Wing Day, while Cracker Barrel named a new CEO as sales continue to slide.