Food Insecurity & Policy: The UN warns Hormuz disruptions could push at least 45 million people into acute food insecurity, stressing fertilizer shipments must keep moving. Wholesale & Affordability: UK wholesale distributors (FWD) urge government action—protect depots, use procurement to back British food, cut waste costs, and keep logistics moving—to prevent higher prices hitting retailers, pubs, restaurants and public buyers. Retail & Waste Cuts: Tesco backs a £20m UK food innovation fund (Bramble Fund I) to scale healthier, more sustainable and affordable products, including shelf-life tech aimed at reducing waste. Foodservice Openings/Closures: Sri Lankan spot Dinithi opens at Stack Newcastle with a Sri Lanka-focused menu; Kauai Shrimp will close after Hurricane Lowell damage; Atlanta’s Bon Ton is set to close this week. Business Operations: Malaysia says it’s reviewing processes to fully move business applications online and cut red tape. Industry & Research: Fayetteville’s Sensory Science Center hosts a conference on how sensory cues shape food choices and well-being. Community Food Support: Vermont’s legal community raises $20k for the Vermont Foodbank drive; local food drives and pantry partnerships continue across the US. Beverage Expansion: Saudi brand Kinza says it’s expanding in Southeast Asia by partnering locally and focusing on consumer needs.