Food Security Push (Nigeria): The federal government and IFAD delivered farm inputs worth N373,000 each to 476 Taraba farmers to boost rice and cassava production ahead of the 2026 wet season. Food Aid (Mozambique): The EU backed WFP assistance for 360,000 displaced people in Northern Mozambique, using food portions and vouchers to keep families fed while supporting local shops. Climate Shock (Africa): Scientists warn a “super” El Niño could drive drought, flooding and higher food prices across Africa, with past cycles linked to mass hunger. Retail & Community Hunger Relief (UK): Lincolnshire Co-op helped deliver the equivalent of 5,032 meals to local food banks ahead of summer holidays. Sustainability & Packaging (UK): Despite charges, England still sold 399 million single-use carrier bags in 2025-26, and a delay to flexible-plastic collections could worsen landfill and incineration. Hospitality Jobs (India): WSHA says it’s training about 2,000 young people this year through an employability programme aimed at building a resilient hospitality workforce. New Product/Drink Trends (Maldives/India): A Kerala couple scaled coconut-milk ice cream into a business, while Tim Hortons in South Korea rolled out “wellness smoothies” built around fruit and yogurt. Food Safety Policy (India): FSSAI is pushing HFSS junk-food limits in and near schools in Kashmir, as canteens continue to sell chips, noodles and sugary drinks.