Food Safety & Inspections: Saudi Arabia says no food-poisoning cases were recorded during the 1447 AH Haj season after 38,000+ inspection visits and 5,000+ food samples tested across Makkah and holy sites. Food Prices & Supply Risks: India’s finance ministry warns retail inflation could rise as fuel costs climb and monsoon rains fall below normal, with Strait of Hormuz disruption flagged as the biggest driver of energy and food-related cost pressure. Local Food Access: Jefferson County Health Department reports 51 food-establishment inspections for the week of May 17, with scores ranging 76–100 and a focus on the type of violations, not just the number. Food Retail Expansion: M&S confirms three more London Simply Food openings in 2026, while one “underperforming” commuter-town branch is set to close. Food & Beverage Business: Pepsi’s “Devil Shake” chocolate drink is recalled as a failed shelf-stable bid that was sold to Yoo-hoo for $1. Community Food Relief: Bay of Plenty hunters’ “Hunt for Good” says deer culling is turning into about 94,000 meals a year for struggling families. School Canteens: Inca conference brings farmers and caterers together to boost local and organic products in Balearic school canteens. Food Safety Crackdown: Maharashtra FDA says it arrested 33 and sealed 27 establishments in a three-day drive targeting adulteration, including gutkha and pan masala. Beverage Innovation/Policy: Hemp Beverage Expo returns in Austin as THC beverage operators push for clearer rules ahead of a looming policy deadline.