Food Prices & Supply Shocks: The US warns grocery inflation could worsen as El Niño and the Iran war add pressure, following already-rising costs tied to weather, tariffs, and a smaller cattle herd. UK Food Security: Britain’s food system is being described as “sleepwalking into a food crisis,” with heatwaves, fertiliser and fuel costs, and the Hormuz supply squeeze pushing prices higher. Asia Trade & Investment: India and Canada reaffirm a $50B trade goal and push CEPA talks forward in Toronto, aiming to unlock more food and agri-business cooperation. Food Safety & Recalls: FDA and CDC reopened a multistate salmonella probe linked to moringa supplements, prompting recalls of two Total Nutrition products. Health & Nutrition Science: A new gut-digestion model (DAMM) maps how microbes influence calorie absorption, while research links long-term microbiome shifts after colon polyp removal to higher colorectal cancer risk. Retail/Service Operations: Tehama County, California, is cracking down on illegal pop-up food vendors over permit and hygiene gaps. Community Food Relief: El Buen Samaritano opened a second Worcester-area pantry site to meet rising grocery access needs. Beverage & Brand Moves: Cinnabon is rolling out Seattle’s Best Coffee nationwide to boost beverage sales and pairing. Market Watch: New Zealand’s hemp industry welcomed a May 28 regulatory framework update, aiming to modernize rules for growers and processors.