School Meal Overhaul (UK): England schools will serve more fruit, veg, pulses and wholegrains, with deep-fried items phased out and fried foods moved to oven-baked options, alongside tighter limits on processed meats and reduced-salt/sugar condiments. Hospitality VAT Pressure (UK): More than 800 hospitality leaders backed a push to cut VAT from 20% to 10%, warning closures and job losses will accelerate without relief. EU Procurement Reform (EU): The European Commission’s Public Procurement Act proposal could shift public buying toward “best price quality ratio,” boosting demand for sustainable and healthier food options. Chile Fruit Marketing Win (China): Frutas de Chile’s marketing chief won an Effie Greater China award, highlighting how produce brands are competing for snack spend against FMCG giants. Aquaculture Coalition (Global): ASC and SFP took on interim secretariat roles for the Aquaculture Action Alliance, aiming to broaden participation and move from footprint measurement to coordinated action. Apple Cold-Storage Tech (Global): Fresh Inset’s MaTri 1-MCP system adds in-room verification to confirm treatment worked, targeting post-harvest quality risk. Food Safety & Recalls (Global): Coverage continues to flag gaps in food safety systems and traceability, as regulators and industry push for stronger labeling and enforcement. Rural Food Access (US): Rural retailers report sharp drops in SNAP sales after benefit restrictions, raising concerns for local grocery access.