Food Safety Alert: The CDC says cyclosporiasis cases in the US are surging, with 1,645 confirmed domestic cases across 34 states and more than 5,100 suspected, prompting clinician guidance and facility disinfection steps; health officials are also investigating whether Taco Bell could be linked, after some Detroit-area outlets reportedly pulled fresh produce items like lettuce and cilantro. Ingredient & Health Debate: A European Heart Journal study using France’s NutriNet-Santé cohort links high intake of non-antioxidant preservatives (including sodium nitrite and potassium sorbate) to higher risks of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, raising calls for regulators to re-check safety. Policy & Compliance: EU sustainability rules are tightening for hotels, with new expectations around repairs, packaging waste and anti-greenwashing claims—likely to ripple into foodservice purchasing and packaging decisions. Market & Trade: India’s services sector gets a new high-frequency Index of Services Production, with accommodation and food services among the fastest growers; meanwhile the India-UK CETA takes effect, giving near duty-free access for most Indian exports. Restaurant Expansion: Spice Lounge Food Works launches India’s first Wing Zone outlet in Bengaluru, signaling continued growth in organized QSR franchising.