Food Delivery: DoorDash’s proposed $17 billion acquisition of Instacart would create a giant spanning restaurant and grocery delivery, with potential implications for restaurants and competition. Food Industry Growth: Canada’s food and beverage manufacturers say the sector could grow its GDP contribution from $35.1 billion to $56.2 billion by 2035 with government support, after years of flat growth. Market Moves: Tesco plans to leave the Czech and Slovak food markets, while Nestlé Nigeria seeks approval to transfer its water business to a joint venture. Varun Beverages reported quarterly profit growth of about 14%, driven by higher volumes, though packaging costs pressured margins. Food Costs and Waste: Flashfood’s new partnership with Buy-Low Foods expands access to discounted surplus groceries; the company says shoppers saved more than $55 million this year. Rising food costs are also driving supermarket holiday meal deals and straining food pantries. Safety and Supply: Karnataka shut 12 packaged-water units over serious violations. FAO and IGAD warn that El Niño-related flooding raises Rift Valley fever risks for livestock across Eastern Africa, urging stronger surveillance and preparedness. Beverage Trends: Earlier nights and fewer after-work drinking sessions in South Korea are contributing to a decline in domestic alcohol shipments.