Food Security & Policy: Jordan frames food security as national security, citing wheat and barley stock coverage of roughly 6–9.6 months via reserves, diversified imports, and public-private coordination. Agri-Finance: Kafalat launches a $47.6M direct loan program for agri-food and rural agri-tourism value chains under the World Bank-backed GATE project, targeting ~390 enterprises with loans from $100k–$400k. Global Food Diplomacy: Indonesia and other G20 members reject using food as a geopolitical weapon, urging sector-specific assessment of excess capacity and cooperation on trade issues. Packaging & Recycling: Tetra Pak rolls out “Cartons for Communities” in Việt Nam to expand carton collection and recycling through partners and EPR-aligned networks. Retail & Consumer Trends: U.S. shoppers increasingly shift to store labels as prices bite, pressuring major food brands’ volumes. Local Food Business Moves: 83 Vietnamese Cuisine plans to reopen in downtown Urbana after a vehicle crash closed its Champaign site, with city review of its liquor license application. Industry & Events: Global Food Week 2026 (Oct 6–8, Abu Dhabi) convenes FAO/WOAH and partners to push sustainable, resilient food systems. Restaurant Pressure: Bangladesh restaurant owners warn sales are down up to 30% as commodity, utility, and labor costs surge, calling for government action.