Antitrust & Pricing Tech: McDonald’s is hit with a proposed nationwide class action in Chicago alleging its AI menu-pricing system illegally coordinates prices with franchisees, sparking fresh scrutiny of algorithm-driven pricing. Food Security & Supply Chain: Utah Food Bank received 1.512 million eggs tied to a multistate settlement after DOJ and states accused egg producers of price-fixing that inflated the Urner Barry benchmark. Public Health & Supplements: Utah issued an urgent warning after four deaths linked to illegal herbal products, including kratom and “cat’s claw,” with regulators identifying dangerous semi-synthetic compounds. Healthcare Foodservice: Sodexo says smart combi ovens help it keep patient meals consistent across hospitals while meeting complex dietary restrictions. Retail & Community Food Access: A plan to float government-owned supermarkets in Australia aims to cut grocery prices by taking profit out of the equation. Restaurant Industry Shakeup: Oprah-backed True Food Kitchen filed for Chapter 11 and permanently closed 12 locations, shrinking to 34 restaurants. Livestock Digitalization: Kuwait unveiled a national digital livestock platform to improve traceability, animal health, subsidies, and food safety. Food Safety Regulation: Korea reports braille/sign-language labeling is up nearly 50% but still covers under 0.5% of processed foods.