UK Food Inflation Watch: The Food and Drink Federation forecasts UK food and non-alcoholic beverage prices up about 3.9% by December 2026, then climbing toward a peak around 6.4% in July 2027, blaming energy, logistics and packaging costs plus extreme summer heat. FDA Leadership Shake-Up: The Trump administration filled four senior FDA roles, including permanent heads for drugs and vaccines/biologics, aiming to stabilize an agency marked by recent high-profile departures. Agrivoltaics Push: India’s energy minister says agrivoltaics can make farmers “Annadatas” and “Urjadatas,” pairing crop cultivation with solar income under an expanded PM-KUSUM plan. Food Safety & Labeling: India’s FSSAI is urged to move toward bold front-of-pack red warnings for high fat, salt or sugar foods, as obesity and junk-food marketing concerns mount. Protein Snacking M&A/Innovation: Parag Milk Foods expands into snacking with Avvatar Popped Chips (protein-focused, no added sugar). Feed Industry Sustainability: Europe’s feed sector published its Feed Sustainability Charter 2030 progress report, tracking climate, sourcing, animal welfare and resource efficiency. Restaurant/Brand Moves: Slim Chickens leans into “swicy” with a Honey Jalapeño Pimento Sandwich and Wrap, using pimento cheese as a regional differentiator. NFL Stadium Menu Buzz: Stadium operators are rolling out over-the-top game-day items, including Aramark’s “Beast in a Blanket” hot dog concept.