Food Insecurity Watch: A new “Hunger in Chicago Report” says about 417,000 Chicago households—roughly 1 in 3—are food insecure, with the worst rates on the South and West sides, driven by affordability pressures and cuts to help. Hospitality Tax Pressure: More than 800 UK hospitality businesses and leaders back a push to cut VAT on hospitality from 20% to 10%, warning higher costs and a new visitor levy could force closures. Retail & Foodservice Growth: Co-op Wholesale launches a new Nisa store in Congleton, expanding fresh, food-to-go and convenience options for shoppers. Supply Chain & Policy: The European Commission’s proposed Public Procurement Act could steer public canteens and institutions toward quality, sustainability and supply-chain resilience instead of lowest-cost bids. Ingredient Innovation: Yeo’s is betting on pandan flavor in familiar beverage formats like soy milk to help consumers discover Southeast Asian tastes. Industry Business Moves: Cranswick reports pork revenue growth led by UK retail, while export sales lag amid weaker China demand; it also forms a JV with The Jolly Hog Group. Food Safety & Operations: Pennsylvania’s risk-based restaurant inspection list shows mostly “pass/no violations” results in recent York and New Freedom checks, with some follow-up corrections noted.