Chicken Prices: Chicken costs rose again in Belize, with the per-pound price up 12 cents after fuel and input costs (corn/soy) squeezed poultry producers. Food Safety & Labeling: India’s FSSAI flagged Heritage Foods over “Fresh” and “Healthy Happiness” claims on paneer packaging, warning that marketing must meet strict rules and not mislead shoppers. Regulatory Crackdown (Informal Retail): South Africa’s Nelson Mandela Bay stepped up spaza shop enforcement, targeting zoning and food-safety risks as landlords hesitate to register under municipal compliance requirements. Biotech for Food & Health: GEA is investing €4m to expand a new Application and Technology Center in Sarstedt to scale precision fermentation and other “new food” biomanufacturing processes. Cold Chain & Packaging Tech: Market coverage points to continued growth in food-grade gases for shelf-life extension and in refrigeration coolers supporting cold-chain demand. Supply Chain & Waste: Domino’s Cambuslang supply chain centre donated the equivalent of 6,429 meals to charity, highlighting surplus-food redistribution alongside waste reduction goals. Climate Pressure on Food Systems: Kenya’s Rendille pastoralists in Marsabit face deeper drought impacts as water pans dry up and livestock losses mount.