Agri-Food Diversification: Malaysia’s Felda is shifting some oil palm land to lemon farming, with KUAF reporting 1,000+ trees on 1.82 hectares and plans for value-added processing to support food security. Corporate Governance in Food: Sri Lanka’s Maharaja Foods reshuffled its board, appointing Imran Furkan as chairman and adding an independent director as it targets retail expansion and new ventures. Tourism via Food: South Korea is betting on “bread pilgrimages,” with Daejeon’s bakery boom drawing big visitor numbers and inspiring other cities to build bakery districts. Seafood Export Push: Indonesia shipped its first frozen tuna loin export from Maluku to Thailand after receiving required safety certification, signaling stronger seafood export readiness. Global Food Prices: FAO data shows global food prices fell for a second month in June, led by drops in cereals, dairy and sugar. Fertilizer Pressure: A U.S. opinion piece highlights fertilizer price spikes squeezing farmers’ grocery bills and calls for FTC action on fertilizer pricing. Food Safety & Worker Protection: Tamil Nadu authorities began extracting ammonia gas from a seafood export plant after a deadly leak killed 18 migrant workers, with safety operations and evacuations underway. Retail Expansion: Aldi plans new store openings in the UK, including two in Wiltshire, as it continues investing in affordable food access. Food Processing Innovation: India’s CSIR-NIIST will test fruit-based bioethanol production with a Hyderabad startup, aiming to turn surplus seasonal fruits into renewable fuel.