Food Safety Crackdown (India): Karnataka’s FDA sealed a Zepto warehouse in Hoskote after inspections found unsanitary storage/handling plus incorrect or non-compliant labelling, with officials citing violations of FSSAI rules. Quick-Commerce Scrutiny (India): Regulators are also targeting Blinkit and other quick-commerce sites over hygiene lapses, keeping pressure on last-mile food delivery operators. Food Fraud & Labelling Probe (Australia): FSANZ backed an ACCC inquiry into alleged adulteration and misleading claims, including origin and “cage-free” egg status. Packaging Rules (EU): Serbia-based exporters face new PPWR compliance from Aug. 12, with phased obligations running to 2040. Food Assistance (US): San Diego County launched a year-long “Safety Net Bridge” distribution effort, with Live Well on Wheels staff helping residents enroll benefits. Workforce Pay (Australia): Food delivery drivers secured a legally enforced minimum hourly wage of A$31.30 from Aug. 17. Industry & Training (US/Canada): Cape Cod Potato Chips funded culinary programs at Cape Cod Community College; Ontario’s food terminal expansion aims to boost fresh food access. Business Growth (Bahrain): Bahrain designated eight public food-truck locations and launched an electronic permit registration platform. Aviation & Catering (US/Turkey): Trump confirmed a secret plane swap using a catering truck after a reported Iran threat.