Nutrition & Public Health: Northern Ireland is consulting on tougher rules to curb promotion and placement of HFSS foods, including limits on multibuy deals, supermarket positioning controls (including online), and restrictions on free refills of sugar-sweetened drinks. Food Safety & Infrastructure: Namibia’s Katima Mulilo sewage crisis is now raising alarms over sewage-contaminated maize, with residents and businesses warning affected grain can’t safely re-enter the food chain. Climate-Resilient Food Systems: Zimbabwe’s wetland restoration drive (with MCC and KMTC) is improving food security via community gardens after degraded wetlands were brought back to life. Food Security Policy: Australia’s National Food Security Strategy is moving forward after a consultation and co-design process that drew 450+ stakeholders and 400+ submissions. Agri-Industry Investment: Indonesia is pushing the Rote Ndao National Salt Industry Center (K-SIGN), targeting initial salt production in September 2026 to cut import dependence. Market Dynamics: Bangladesh’s food price chain study points to supply shortages, trader collusion, and hoarding as key drivers of high prices. Food & Beverage Business: Sri Lanka’s JKH says it will bring Wendy’s to the country, with the first outlet expected by December 2026. Supply Chain & Trade: France’s Bordeaux wine industry faces wildfire and drought stress, with early harvests already recorded and water access now the priority. Innovation & Ingredients: India’s Arboreal Bioinnovations raises ₹230 crore to expand next-gen functional food ingredient manufacturing and R&D. Food Waste: A U.S. Illinois survey seeks input on household food waste habits, linking waste reduction to lower emissions and better access for people facing hunger.