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Last update: 5 hours agoHemp THC Policy Pressure: The South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association is asking lawmakers to slow down on hemp-derived THC rules, warning that sudden bans or sweeping changes could hit hospitality revenue while still backing age limits and public-safety guardrails. School Nutrition Reset: USDA has restored whole and 2% milk options in U.S. school cafeterias for the first time in more than a decade, giving districts more flexibility after years of lower-fat-only limits. Food Inflation Watch: Cebu’s April inflation jumped to 12.9%, with food and non-alcoholic beverages leading the rise—fish, vegetables, and rice costs are driving the squeeze. Fast-Food Expansion & Jobs: KFC says it will add 3,500 jobs and open 100 new South African stores in 2026, while Raising Cane’s keeps rolling out new locations, including El Centro. Convenience Retail Shift: Bangladesh supermarkets are accelerating fast, with Shwapno nearly doubling customers and stores as urban shoppers chase convenience, hygiene, and organized shopping.
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