Workforce Crunch in Food Manufacturing (Canada): Food Processing Skills Canada says Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector needs about 173,000 new hires by 2034, with expansion driving roughly 43% of demand—highlighting a structural talent gap. Animal Health & Biosecurity (U.S.): New Mexico confirmed its second New World screwworm case in Grant County, triggering expanded surveillance and a 12.4-mile infested zone with inspection and treatment rules. Beef Policy Pressure (U.S.): U.S. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall urged President Trump to reverse beef import moves, arguing short-term retail price relief is hurting cattle producers and long-term food security. Agri-Finance Boost (Canada): Farm Credit Canada launched a $1B agri-food project finance fund plus $150M in an agri-food capital fund to close processing financing gaps. Food Safety & Donation (New York): New York marked Hunger Action Month with 110 million pounds of rescued food via its food donation and food scraps recycling law. Nutrition Labeling Push (Ghana): Health stakeholders launched a campaign for front-of-pack warning labels to help curb diet-related NCD risk. Pizza Retail Reality Check (U.S.): Coverage questions why Domino’s is still expanding while peers close units, using consumer data to explain the competitive gap. Pet Food Policy Idea (U.S.): SNAP-P would let SNAP recipients use benefits for pet food, aiming to reduce “people food” feeding and improve pet nutrition.