Trade & Food Exports: Washington’s Cosmic Crisp apples are becoming a popular business-and-shrine offering in Vietnam, with exports to the country jumping from about 80,000 boxes (2023-24) to over 376,000 (2024-25). Local Business Rules: Islamabad re-imposed revised operating hours from June 1—markets and malls close by 8pm, while restaurants and food outlets run until 10pm, with essential services exempt. Food Industry & Investment: Olam Agri Ghana CEO Baibhav Biswas won Agribusiness CEO of the Year, credited for a $40m pasta plant and expanded baking-industry partnerships. Food Safety & Cross-Border: Armenia cleared two fish farming firms to export to Russia after joint inspections, with tighter certification rules for other companies. Food Retail & Pricing Policy: Maryland banned surveillance pricing for grocery and food delivery, targeting personalized upcharges tied to consumer data. Food Waste Tech: Canada is exploring sensor-based freshness monitoring to cut its $58bn annual avoidable food waste. Hospitality Economy: Netherlands data shows Q1 2026 turnover in accommodation and food services up 2.2%—the slowest growth in five years.