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Last update: 11 hours agoMacro Headwinds: The UN cut its 2026 global GDP growth forecast to 2.5%, blaming the Middle East crisis for higher energy costs and renewed inflation pressure—an issue that’s now feeding directly into food prices via disrupted fertilizer supplies. Regulatory & Safety: The FDA/USDA keep expanding a powdered dairy recall fallout list, while Memorial Day weekend brings fresh food-safety reminders for picnics and barbecues. Retail & Value: Target posted a strong quarter, but warned its biggest food-and-beverage refresh in more than a decade is coming next, as shoppers keep hunting for deals. Automation Meets Compliance: Unmanned beverage robots are scaling up—if they can pass food-safety compliance checks. Local Food Access: Victoria (Australia) is pushing $8.5m for food relief, and community gardens and food banks are seeing rising demand. Industry Watch: Barry Callebaut is bringing cocoa-free chocolate into the US via Planet A Foods, signaling the next wave of ingredient innovation.
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