Food Safety Crackdown: Tewksbury’s Board of Health kept Jimbo’s Roast Beef and Seafood closed, citing repeated food-code violations and concerns its space/operations can’t reliably meet safety standards. Community Food Support: Open Door Food Pantry secured a $133,231 Cannon Foundation grant to pay off its mortgage, freeing funds for nutritious food and personal care. Local Hunger Relief: Plymouth-area leaders expanded “Blessing Baskets” for families facing food insecurity, packing full Thanksgiving meals plus protein gift cards. Industry-Academia Link: Islamic University in Kushtia hosted an industry-academia collaboration day with 27 leading firms, including major food and beverage players, to connect students to employers. Hemp & Regulation: Kentucky’s Cornbread Hemp warned a proposed 0.4mg THC cap could “destroy” its business, as the hemp THC industry fights looming federal limits. Delivery Market Shake-Up: Xoomi Go launched in Dubai with a flat 5% merchant commission and no surge pricing, aiming to challenge dominant delivery aggregators. Food Security & Climate: Pakistani farmers’ groups urged faster wheat policy and preparedness for climate volatility, warning of risks to crop yields and food security. Global Food Week: Global Food Week 2026 returns in Abu Dhabi (Oct. 6-8) with FAO and WOAH among partners, focusing on food security and agrifood transformation.