Discount Grocery Price War: Aldi’s UK boss Giles Hurley accused rivals of “pushing up” food prices and warned households are feeling the squeeze, as Aldi reports record UK sales but flat profits and keeps investing to cut prices. Food Safety & Regulation: India’s Supreme Court questioned FSSAI over delays in front-of-pack warning labels while regulators step up raids and junk-food curbs; separately, a Birmingham supermarket boss was fined after hygiene failures. Sweetener & Formulation Pressure: Suppliers say sugar-replacement isn’t plug-and-play—especially in beverages—because sugar drives body, texture and stability, pushing innovation in high-intensity sweeteners. Sustainability in Feed: Innovafeed and Protix argue insect protein can cut carbon once scaled, calling for better assessments that reflect industrial volumes. Trade & Exports: Egypt’s food exports topped $5bn in Jan–Aug 2026, led by frozen strawberries, soft drink concentrates and edible oils. Food Security Systems: Africa’s $100bn food import bill highlights gaps in processing, storage, transport and long-term financing. Agri-Industry Tech: Tajikistan inaugurated an edible oil plant using Chinese intelligent production lines, targeting up to 200 tons/day.