Food Safety & Regulation: The FDA proposed a rule to require more information on new ingredients and food-contact substances before they enter the market, aiming to close a GRAS “loophole” that lets companies self-affirm safety without telling the agency. Legal Oversight: A federal appeals court told USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service to rework parts of the bioengineered food disclosure standard, keeping pressure on how biotech foods are labeled. Food Fraud Watch: The FDA is also tracking “food fraud,” from mislabeled seafood to adulterated oils and sweeteners, warning it can create both economic and health risks. Food Security Under Heat: UK analysts warned extreme heat and drought could trigger a “worst food security crisis in decades,” threatening harvests and pushing reliance on imports. Inflation & Access: Canada recorded the highest food inflation in the G7, while local programs expanded—like Iowa’s Honor Harvest veteran food boxes and West Virginia’s extended SNAP food-loss reporting after storms. Public Health Alerts: Maine added cases to the national cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to recalled iceberg lettuce. Supply Chain Biosecurity: USDA and DHS signed an MOU to strengthen U.S. response to New World screwworm, targeting cross-border animal smuggling risks. Local Food Relief: DSWD sent 2,668 ready-to-eat food packs to Ilocos Sur flood-affected families, and food banks reported rising demand amid summer pressures.