Food Safety & Regulation: Texas AG Ken Paxton launched an investigation into alleged glyphosate residue in food, issuing Civil Investigative Demands to Bayer and PepsiCo, while Saudi SFDA penalized 1,753 non-compliant food establishments and blocked 1,057 tons of products. Additives & Health: A European Heart Journal study linked several common food preservatives to higher hypertension risk, prompting calls for regulators to re-check safety assessments. Livestock Biosecurity: USDA confirmed five new New World screwworm cases in Texas and New Mexico, expanding quarantines and sterile-fly releases; officials say it’s not a food-supply risk but remains a major animal-health threat. Food Systems & Policy: Indonesia tightened food safety oversight against toxic pesticide residues with mobile lab testing; Cyprus reported improving compliance rates after a wedding poisoning concern. Trade, Inputs & Security: Brazil may miss an EU antimicrobials deadline for animal exports; BRICS agriculture ministers met in Indore to coordinate on food security and farmer welfare. Market & Consumer Trends: JINRO extended its run as the world’s best-selling spirit for 25 years; Southeast Asia is highlighted as a fast-growing target for premium food and drink partnerships. Community & Culture: Seoul’s rooftop “Local Trip Gourmet Pop-Up” spotlights regional Korean food and drink, while World Cup fan zones and local food drives keep food culture front and center.