El Niño Food Shock Watch: A “Godzilla” El Niño threat is building across ASEAN, with analysts warning monsoon disruption plus energy and fertiliser costs could push food inflation higher. Sodium Reform Push (Philippines): A CKD patient story highlights how fast-food and high-salt packaged options are shaping health outcomes, with nutritionists calling for a national sodium reformulation policy. China Fast-Food Expansion: Home Original Chicken is entering Southeast Asia via a Singapore majority-owned JV, aiming to control menu and supply chain rather than rely on franchise-style growth. Food Safety Recall (Taiwan): Taiwan’s regulator recalled soybean salad oil products after excessive benzo[a]pyrene levels were found, triggering recalls by three suppliers. Hospitality Cost Pressure (UK): Hospitality Ulster backs a UK-wide VAT cut campaign, arguing the sector is absorbing cost spikes without consumer relief. Energy Relief for Caterers (India): India cut commercial LPG cylinder prices by ₹183.50 from July 1, easing operating costs for restaurants and hotels. EV Grocery Logistics (Australia): Woolworths will add 148 electric delivery trucks with Clean Energy Finance support, targeting quieter, cleaner grocery deliveries. Traceability as a Sales Tool: Provenance is shifting from compliance to a competitive advantage as retailers and foodservice use supply-chain transparency to justify premium pricing.