Halal Industry Push: Malaysia’s halal minister says the country must shift from halal certification to “halal competitiveness,” scaling firms for export-ready growth, while KUSKOP backs MSMEs with halal certification support and digital marketing help. Trade & Supply Chains: China’s halal pavilion at MIHAS is pitching processed food, packaging and food-processing machinery links with Malaysia, aiming to strengthen cross-border halal supply chains. Agri-Food Access: Malaysia’s Agro MADANI Sales in Perlis says it has reached nearly 320,000 households with savings via fresh produce and grocery essentials. Palm Oil Productivity: Sabah highlights its near-24% share of Malaysia’s CPO output and renews focus on smallholder replanting, training, tech and market access. Competition Law (Pet Food): Czech regulator fined Plaček Pet Products CZK 36.438m for long-running minimum resale price arrangements for dog and cat food and supplies. Food Safety/Weather Readiness: Nepal’s health and food safety ministry orders high alert for heavy rainfall and disaster-related emergencies. UK Consumer Mood: BRC-Opinium shows UK consumer confidence slipping, with food and grocery spending still relatively resilient. Ukraine Exports: Ukraine reports 1.6m tonnes of agricultural exports (43% of plan) in Sept so far, with higher-value products gaining share. Food Tech & Verification: Find In Food expands verified profiles for food and agricultural equipment makers to help overseas buyers vet suppliers before trade shows. AI & Food Operations: Shinshot Tech raises RMB 35m for task-specific robotics aimed at commercial lawn care and food preparation.