Food Safety Crackdown: Karnataka stepped up inspections, with 1,849 outlets checked and thousands of samples taken after FSSAI flagged misleading claims. Anti-Price-Fixing Fallout: Arizona food banks began receiving eggs tied to an AG settlement after major producers were found to have coordinated to push up benchmark prices. Community Food Relief: Lincoln Public Schools and the Food Bank of Lincoln reopened an emergency pantry for families, offering monthly shelf-stable supplies. Local Food Hubs: Alabel (Philippines) launched a Food Hub Market to connect farmers with consumers and boost local food security. Hospitality & Beverage Innovation: Cordis Hong Kong teamed with Tai On and illustrator Kai to celebrate the city’s 3:15pm tea culture with limited-edition treats and an art exhibition. Food System Resilience: Singapore ranked among the world’s top resilient food systems, scoring 9th globally in a new index. Sustainable Packaging: New Zealand debate heats up over glass as councils shoulder recovery costs while beverage firms shift materials. Regional Supply Assurance: Bulog said rice reserves in East Nusa Tenggara remain secure after an earthquake, with emergency cooking oil support for public kitchens. Street Food On the Move: Telford Central added a mobile Neapolitan pizza vendor to serve commuters with fresh, fast-cooked slices.