Food Security Policy: Canada’s PM Mark Carney launched a National Food Security Strategy with $3.2B over 10 years, aiming to boost grocery competition, invest $1B in food terminals and hubs, and strengthen affordable, resilient supply chains. Public Health & Nutrition: A Lancet study finds Chile’s coordinated food labeling, school restrictions, and marketing bans plausibly cut the odds of excess weight in children within 6–18 months. Food Assistance Funding: New York’s NY PLATES grant program will put $10M into modern facilities and equipment for food banks and emergency food programs, including cold storage and transport vehicles. Agrifood Exports & Industry: Victoria (Australia) reported record 2024–25 food and fibre exports of $22.1B, led by meat, grain, and dairy, with China as the biggest market. Sustainable Food Systems: New Zealand startup Green Loop is using fermentation on farmland to turn hard-to-process food waste (including meat and dairy) into living soil. Food Safety Incident: Uttarakhand’s Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology is treating about 150 students after an alleged food poisoning scare tied to a hostel meal. Alcohol & Consumer Trends: Research from IWSR says global alcohol volumes are set to keep falling through 2035 as consumers drink less and newer formats grow. Hospitality & Growth: Hong Kong catering groups are targeting 6–8% World Cup business growth with discounts, replays, and hotel minibar perks.