Protected Farming Push: Qatar expanded protected agriculture in 2025, converting 654,000 sq m of open farmland to protected farms and distributing 1,864 insect-proof net houses to boost food security. Climate-Resilient Crops: Suntory Beverage & Food (Ribena owner) is investing £200,000 in research with the Blackcurrant Foundation and NIAB to help blackcurrant growers withstand extreme weather after a forecast below-average harvest. Restaurant Revenue Reality Check: Vancouver operators say patios still drive summer traffic, but higher rental costs mean outdoor dining isn’t the “free lunch” it once was. Food Safety Under Fire (South Africa): Tshwane is reviewing Public Protector findings after a probe alleged weak enforcement of food safety rules at spaza shops; the metro cites major environmental health staffing gaps. Consumer Complaints Surge (India): Maharashtra’s FDA says Pune led unhygienic-food complaints after launching an online portal, with 10 lakh hits in 24 hours. Cyclospora Risk: Taylor Farms expanded a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce shipped to 27 states after a potential link to the US cyclospora outbreak. Business & Expansion: Skope Kitchens plans to raise Rs 20 crore to scale its kitchen-as-a-service model for delivery-first food brands. Food Prices in Focus: FIFA World Cup final menus at MetLife Stadium show stadium food and drink can rival restaurant costs, with items priced from $8.50 for a hot dog to $19 for a tenders combo.