Food Security & Supply Chains: Ghana’s seed system is under strain, with farmers struggling to access certified seed and facing late, costly deliveries—while President Mahama also announced a maize processing plant for Sissala to tackle glut and add a reliable market via processing and expanded buffer stock silos. Food Waste & Relief: Canada opened Fredericton’s Thrive Food Rescue Centre, a large-scale perishable rescue hub expected to process about $4M of surplus food annually for provincial food banks. Policy & Public Health Funding: Fiji rejected hospital user fees and instead floated a targeted tax on junk food, kava, sugar drinks and alcohol to fund healthcare. Industry & Consumer Trust: US diners are wary as AI-generated menu images make food look unappetizing, raising trust concerns. Agribusiness Investment: Odisha wrapped a UAE investment outreach with $25.44B in proposed deals and major job potential, including agri-food and manufacturing themes. Local Food Economy: Arizona’s historic Palace Restaurant and Saloon continues serving drinks after 149 years, underscoring how food-and-drink venues stay cultural anchors. Nutrition Governance: A UK analysis found many government nutrition advisors still have significant ties to food industry firms like Coca Cola and Nestlé. Regional Food Policy: Bulgaria said shop food price hikes won’t be “unjustified” until a key ban expires in Aug 2027, while tightening food safety controls.