Food Safety & Labelling (India): India’s Supreme Court questioned why FSSAI is taking “so much time” on front-of-pack warning labels, as regulators also step up raids and junk-food curbs tied to hygiene and health concerns. Retail Pricing Pressure (UK): Aldi’s CEO accused rivals of driving growth by raising prices, while Aldi said it will keep cutting costs and expanding its UK footprint despite flatter profits. FMCG Demand (India): NielsenIQ reports FMCG growth moderated in the June quarter, with rural volumes down and weakness spreading across more categories. Biosecurity & Health (Global): Imperial showcased its Global Biosecurity Network at UNGA, focusing on faster surveillance and response to emerging human, animal and plant threats. Biosecurity & Food Supply (Africa): A summit warned Africa is losing value by importing more food than it can produce, calling for better processing, storage, transport and long-term financing. Trade & Exports (Egypt): Egypt’s food exports topped $5bn for Jan–Aug 2026, led by frozen strawberries, edible oils and soft drink concentrates. Sustainable Feed (Insect Protein): Innovafeed and Protix argue industrial-scale insect protein can cut carbon and push for better assessment of real-world benefits. Agrifood Policy (Belarus): Belarus appointed a new antimonopoly regulation and trade minister, signaling continued focus on market oversight. Food Industry Compliance (UK): A Birmingham supermarket boss was fined after hygiene improvement notices weren’t complied with, including staff training gaps and a contaminated display issue.