Humanitarian Logistics: Brazil’s Air Force will fly food supplies from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to La Paz to ease shortages from Bolivia’s three-week roadblocks, coordinated by Brazil’s foreign affairs and agrarian ministries. Agri-Policy & Value Chains: India’s DoNER minister launched Tripura’s “Mission Queen Pineapple” to push GI-tagged fruit from farming through processing, branding and exports. Affordability Pressure: South Africa’s SARB rate decision looms as households already face rising inflation and may struggle with higher food and living costs. Food Safety in Schools: South Africa is urged to tighten safeguards in school nutrition, citing hygiene, storage and monitoring gaps that could spread contamination. EU Regulation Update: EU member states agreed on “Omnibus X” to simplify pesticide rules and enable more drone-based targeted spraying while keeping food and feed safety standards. Retail & Dining Shakeups: Clover Food Lab will close all 11 Boston-area restaurants, blaming inflation and thin margins. Circular Economy in Food: Canada’s Protein Industries Canada backs a project turning brewers’ spent grain into new high-value ingredients via Terra and Great Western Brewing. Trade & Industry: Thailand’s THAIFEX-ANUGA ASIA opened with a focus on emerging brands and alternative proteins, aiming for major trade value.