Cafe Rules: New South Wales has dropped a planned requirement for cafes to offer dine-in coffee in reusable mugs, after small businesses raised concerns; recyclable disposable cups will remain an option. Restaurant Growth: foodpanda is pitching cloud kitchens as a lower-cost route for food entrepreneurs to reach new markets, using shared facilities, technology and delivery infrastructure. Company Results: Qatar dairy and beverage maker Baladna reported nine-month revenue up 4% and gross profit up 18%, while Coca-Cola raised its profit forecast on strong international soda demand and flagged higher costs. Foodservice Shifts: US lawmakers introduced a bill that would stop delivery apps listing restaurants without permission, as new competitors test ways to challenge the dominant platforms. Safety Alert: The FDA reported Salmonella in two lots of Darwin’s frozen raw cat food after a cat was hospitalized, renewing scrutiny of pet-food safety. Packaging and Supply: General Mills is bringing resealable Cheerios bags to more retailers, and glass-packaging firm Encirc has adopted the name Vidrala UK & Ireland.