Food Safety & Public Health: Nepal’s Health Ministry urged extra caution as bird flu spreads to 100+ locations, advising proper cooking and strict farm bio-security. Regulation & Claims: India’s FSSAI issued notices to major beverage brands over “energy drink” claims, while Maharashtra announced a 500-metre school no-sale zone for high-caffeine energy drinks. Food Prices & Supply: FAO reported global food prices fell for a second straight month in June, with sugar, cereals and dairy easing despite some meat and oil increases. Food Security Policy: Canada unveiled a $3B, 10-year food security strategy aimed at boosting domestic production and improving grocery competition, including investments in food terminals and hubs. Litigation & Compliance: A California dispute over a white nectarine variety has left a grower giving away fruit after a lawsuit over alleged exclusivity; separately, a former Driscoll’s compliance manager filed a whistleblower suit alleging pesticide-rule violations. Community & Donations: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce pledged $1M to a Pennsylvania food bank; in the UK, Coventry’s Feed the Hungry UK is seeking new corporate partners. Beverage & Brand Moves: Coca-Cola extended its FIFA World Cup soft drink partnership, and Dubai’s Al Freej Fridge returned for a third year distributing cold drinks and ice creams to workers. Trade & Exports: India exported 40 MT of Varanasi biscuits to Oman for the first time under India-Oman CEPA, with an MoU targeting ~700 MT more.