Food Security & Policy: Jordan warns rising farm costs are feeding through to consumers, with experts pointing to fertilizer shocks tied to Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Climate Risk: Forecasters say a potentially record-strong El Niño could worsen drought in parts of Asia and threaten global food security, with the UN warning of tens of millions more facing acute hunger by 2027. Food Safety Crackdowns: India’s Pune FDA seized ₹28.53 lakh of suspect food and suspended licenses of seven hotels, restaurants and bakeries; Hyderabad also saw multiple restaurant closures over pest and hygiene issues. Retail & Pricing: Scotland’s new rules from Oct. 1 will restrict prominent placement of high fat, sugar and salt foods in major supermarkets; Japan retailers are cutting pre-tax prices to keep shelf prices steady after its consumption tax hike. Foodservice Operations: Los Angeles restaurants are urged to prevent used cooking oil theft as the commodity’s resale value grows. Industry & Trade Shows: Saudifood Show and Saudifood Manufacturing 2026 open in Jeddah with 1,000+ exhibitors across the F&B value chain. Regional Business Moves: Rapido’s Ownly launches in Hyderabad with a lower-cost, restaurant-first, zero-commission model. Community Food Aid: Brussels saw a “Line of Empty Plates” protest as Belgium’s food assistance demand rises and budgets tighten.