Food Safety & Enforcement: India’s Supreme Court issued notice to the Union and FSSAI over a plea arguing penalties under the Food Safety and Standards Act are too small to deter unsafe and adulterated food sales. Restaurant Hygiene: UK regulators handed Sky Blue Chinese Restaurant a one-star rating after an April inspection, citing major improvements needed in food safety management and cleanliness. Food Prices & Operator Pressure: A U.S. industry panel says higher protein and seafood costs are driving “check creep,” with menu prices rising across steak, shellfish, fish, beef, and even chicken and burgers. Business Sentiment & Inflation: The Philippines’ central bank reported business confidence fell again in April, hit by inflation concerns tied to the Middle East conflict. Macro Risk to Food Supply: South Africa’s Reserve Bank warned of a potential “food shock” after a repo rate hike amid rising fuel costs and tighter household budgets. Trade Compliance: Cambodia told exporters to China to prepare for new Chinese registration rules for overseas food production enterprises starting June 1. Industry Moves: McDonald’s New Zealand profit jumped to $108.7m as it plans six new restaurants; Red Robin agreed to sell 30 locations for $23.5m to support its turnaround. Coffee & Automation: Dubai’s Cypher launched its first coffee machines and paired them with a subscription and app ecosystem. Local Food Access: Imperial County’s Emilio Nares Foundation expanded services, marking 10 years of free cancer transportation. Community Food Security: Multiple regions rolled out or expanded summer meal and food assistance programs, including free summer food services and benefit cards for eligible seniors.