Food Safety Crackdown: Hyderabad’s H-FAST logged 185 cases and seized 121.87 tonnes of adulterated food in its first 100 days, including chemically ripened fruits, stale pickles, and fake ghee. Circular Economy in Beverages: PETValue Philippines and Republic Cement launched a Zero Waste to Landfill partnership, turning post-consumer PET into food-grade resin for beverage bottles and diverting unrecyclable plastics via cement co-processing. Inflation & Household Costs: Cyprus-linked reporting highlights how fuel, food, and housing costs are keeping inflation pressure high, with food and non-alcoholic beverages rising alongside transport and housing-related categories. Cyclospora Outbreak Update: The CDC says Cyclospora cases are spreading across multiple U.S. states, but officials still can’t name the specific food source, complicating recalls. Fast-Food & Community: A Venezuelan McDonald’s is operating as a makeshift hospital and pet shelter after earthquakes, while Easton Public Market’s Tortuga Club adds tacos and margaritas to the local food scene. Tourism via Food: South Korea’s “bread tourism” push shows how bakery districts and festivals are being used to attract visitors, though experts warn it may not always drive overnight stays. Regulation Watch: South Africa’s Competition Commission plans a major market inquiry into franchise power imbalances that may squeeze franchisees.