Hospitality Crunch: New Zealand data shows about 3,000 hospitality businesses stopped trading in a year, with liquidations up sharply—especially takeaways (+143%)—as households cut back on eating out. Food Access Push: Chicago launched a Neighborhood Market Grant Program offering up to $10,000 to small food retailers and farmers markets in low-access areas, aiming to expand fresh options on the South and West sides. School Meals: Connecticut’s Mansfield schools will offer free breakfast to all students for the full school year, backed by state budget funding. Hunger Relief: Shasta County partners kicked off a campaign to tackle the weekend hunger gap via school pantries, with donations of kid-friendly shelf-stable foods. Delivery Disruptions: Meal-kit customers report missing ingredients and spoiled items as Blue Apron and Marley Spoon transition fulfillment partners; both say refunds/credits are available. Food Safety: Northwest Naturals recalled nearly 2,000 pounds of raw cat and dog food after salmonella and listeria were found in chicken recipes. Local Dining Expansion: Sacramento’s DOCO will welcome 810 Entertainment, positioning the venue as a food-first dining and bar destination.