Food Safety Crackdown: Indonesia is tightening oversight of toxic pesticide residues, with Bapanas and the Trade Ministry rolling out mobile food-safety lab vehicles to speed up testing ahead of World Food Safety Day. Regulatory Pressure in the US: California Proposition 65 enforcement is intensifying around aflatoxins, with private enforcers issuing dozens of notices targeting warnings across nuts, dried fruits, snacks and spices. Agriculture Inputs Under Threat: Zimbabwe is accelerating fertiliser localisation and regional procurement after Hormuz-linked supply shocks, while Nigeria’s Plateau farmers face rising fake and adulterated fertiliser risks flagged by dealers’ groups. Protein Innovation: Thailand’s Betagro is launching “Chicken Made Noodle,” aiming to deliver double protein in a ready-meal format. Trade & Exports: South Korea’s Seoul Food 2026 opens with 1,800 companies from 49 countries and targets $650m in export consultations. Industry & Jobs: Malaysia is pushing TVET upgrades in AI and green tech, but education experts say instructors need overseas industry attachment to make programmes work. Hospitality Strain (UK): UK hospitality is calling for tax relief as closures mount, with VAT burden cited as a key pressure point.