Food Safety Crackdown: Kenya is tightening enforcement against fake, unregistered pesticides entering via porous borders, warning the illicit trade could harm crops, livestock and food safety. Plant Health Rules: Israel’s Agriculture ministry warns travelers not to bring the “Four Species” into the country without authorization ahead of Sukkot, offering locally produced replacements to avoid confiscations. Digital Finance for Food Systems: VEON and Square Group won Bangladesh Bank approval for a digital bank license, aiming to expand mobile-linked financial tools that can support payments and connectivity for consumers and businesses. Rice Market Integrity: Indonesia says illegal rice trade has siphoned about Rp90tn and is targeting “rice mafias” with recalls, license actions and prosecutions while using national reserves to stabilize prices. Cold-Chain Investment: Absa, UNCDF and UNDP launched a portfolio guarantee to help close Kenya’s US$2.1bn cold storage gap with solar-powered storage financing. Halal Expansion: Indonesia is ramping halal-certification support for small firms, targeting 12,171 recipients in 2026 to boost access to domestic and global markets. Seafood Exports Watch: Vietnam’s seafood exports are still up, but Q4 growth is slowing as tariffs and softer demand tighten conditions. Homegrown Produce Push (UK): British Food Fortnight marks 25 years, urging supply-chain support for home-grown produce amid cost and uncertainty pressures.