Food Security & Aid: Ethiopia’s Red Cross urged stronger local resource mobilization to cut dependence on foreign funding, aiming to raise about 80% of its funds domestically by its centenary, boosted by digital fundraising and a pharmacy network. Food Safety & Regulation: Maharashtra FDA reported a major enforcement push, inspecting 3,137 food outlets and seizing unsafe products worth Rs 55.72 crore, with 165 licence suspensions for serious violations. Public Health Guidance: Nigeria’s NAFDAC told consumers to read packaged-food labels, highlighting checks to avoid expired or unsafe items. Food Prices & Climate Risk: UK officials warned that record-low harvests could threaten food security, citing a potential £390m hit to farmers from drought-stressed crops. Local Food Culture: Qatar’s Local Dates Festival at Souq Waqif spotlighted 125 Qatari farms and the palm’s role in food and hospitality. Community Food Access: Victoria (Canada) is distributing 80,000 free vegetable and herb seedlings to support food security, with priority for residents facing barriers. Food Crime & Trade: Ghana’s Tema port police seized 866 parcels of cocaine hidden in gari shipments, underscoring risks in food export supply chains. Dining & Trends: White balsamic vinegar is emerging as a chef favorite, while the Sarti Rosa spritz is being hailed as the “drink of the summer” in the UK.