Food Security Funding: North Canterbury secured renewed funding for Satisfy Food Rescue to keep redistributing food to vulnerable families as food banks face rising fuel and cost-of-living pressure. Community Feeding Programs: Marshalltown’s Summer Food Service Program is in full swing, serving free meals to kids on-site through June and July, with to-go groceries planned for August. Food Safety Alerts: A frozen pizza recall expanded across 21 states after FDA classified the metal contamination risk as Class II—raising questions about how quickly regulators finalize risk levels. Public Health Incident: About 150 students were treated after suspected food poisoning at an Uttarakhand university hostel, with authorities investigating the mess operator’s ingredients. Supply Chain & Prices: Oil-market shocks and fertilizer constraints tied to the Strait of Hormuz are again spotlighting how energy disruptions can flow into food inflation. Industry Sustainability: Nomad Foods published its 2025 sustainability report, highlighting progress across sourcing, nutrition and operations. World Cup Food Costs: Fans are complaining about stadium prices, including a viral claim of $20 for three tacos at Mexico’s opener. Local Food & Drink Events: Trawool Trivia and Organ Stop Pizza’s “Christmas in July” fundraiser both aim to raise money for food charities.