Food Waste & Upcycling: The Upcycled Food Association and partners are gearing up for International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste with a new Global Symposium on upcycled food research (Sept. 29–30). Port Security & Trade: Ghana’s Tema Port is in the spotlight after allegations over who controls security liaison roles, coming amid a record cocaine seizure tied to containers allegedly leaving Tema. Food Safety Ratings: A Northampton Chinese takeaway, The Ruby, earned a perfect 5/5 hygiene score after inspectors found very good handling, cleanliness, and food-safety management. Retail Pricing Battle: Aldi UK says rivals are raising prices and using promotions to grow while it cuts costs, as it also plans 40 new stores and more distribution investment despite flat-ish profits. Hospitality Tech & Customer Behavior: Restaurants are increasingly locking up phones to bring back “human connection,” with operators citing a “new cigarettes” distraction trend. Child Nutrition Policy: West Bengal’s anganwadi overhaul promises free electricity, higher food allocations, and better health coverage for workers and mothers. Food Aid & Community Support: Vermont’s legal community raised $20,033 in a Hunger and Diaper Drive, while US groups like God’s Storehouse are urgently seeking easy-open, no-cook food for people experiencing homelessness. Industry Events: SaudiFood and SaudiFood Manufacturing 2026 kick off in Jeddah, spotlighting global food production and supply. Business & Food Services Expansion: Chuck E. Cheese will roll out its Adventure World indoor playground to 20+ US communities in 2026–27, adding dining and family entertainment under one roof.