Food Safety & Enforcement: India’s Supreme Court is pushing for front-of-pack warning labels, giving the Centre and FSSAI two weeks to decide or face further directions, as global labelling rules move toward clearer “high in” style alerts. Hygiene Crackdowns: Karnataka rail station inspections flagged suspected non-permitted colours, expired dairy, unhygienic prep and fungal growth, while Maharashtra suspended Domino’s outlets and online delivery warehouses over cockroaches and rodent droppings. Contamination Alerts: A Mumbai diner reported finding glass in a burger, prompting an FDA and police complaint. Foodborne Incidents: Azerbaijan is investigating a wedding poisoning that sent 24 people to hospital; Switzerland is probing a tourist-area restaurant fire with five missing. Prices & Policy Pressure: Kenya’s central bank warns rainfall risks could lift near-term prices, and South Africa’s food inflation eased to 0.9% in July. Industry & Investment: EY says India’s private credit activity is buoyant, with Food & Beverage rising to 12% of deal value in H1 2026. Agri-Tech Debate: A Philippine-focused critique warns agrosolar could become a “green land grab,” risking staple-crop displacement and governance hurdles. Restaurant Sector: India’s NRAI Food Delivery Summit 2026 spotlighted automation and AI as restaurants plan the next growth phase.