Disaster Relief: In the Philippines’ Zambales floods, rescuers airlifted food to 11 Aeta communities cut off by swollen rivers after a cart carrying a father and 5-year-old daughter was swept away, killing both. Food Security & Policy: China unveiled a rural revitalisation funding plan aimed at boosting food security by 2030, using fiscal support plus credit, insurance, bonds and private capital, with expanded agricultural insurance for staples like rice and wheat. Sustainable Energy for Cooking: Carbon credit financing is emerging as a major lever for clean cookstoves in Africa, where nearly 1 billion people still rely on charcoal or firewood, with new commitments backing cleaner cooking. Packaging & Supply Chain: WEPSEA 2026 wrapped up with a clear push toward smarter, more sustainable packaging as Southeast Asia’s food and beverage growth raises expectations for efficiency and quality. Community Food Support: A UK community larder says donations are drying up even as demand rises, forcing volunteers to spend more to keep parcels stocked. Foodservice & Retail: Sweetgreen opens in Utah with local dairy partner The Creamery and OLIPOP “soda floats,” while Always Flavored marks six years and expands foodservice distribution via Sysco. Regulation & Safety: South Australia’s audit found 27 sports supplements breaching food safety standards, prompting calls for stronger national rules. Culture Through Food: Choithrams and WFP launch “Join the Journey of Goodness” to fund school meals, topping 6.5 million meals delivered over a decade.