Consumer Enforcement: India’s CCPA fined Storia Foods and English Oven maker Mrs Bectors ₹1 lakh each over “100%” claims that didn’t match product composition, ordering withdrawals from packaging and digital channels. Food Safety & Fraud: A man in Australia was fined $12,000 for allegedly selling up to 19 tonnes of horse meat to greyhound trainers without proper licensing and hygienic controls. Energy Costs for Food: Ghana’s FABAG warned electricity tariff hikes are a “complete disincentive” to industrial growth after PURC approved a 3.49% power tariff rise and 0.85% water increase. Regulation vs Industry: Nigeria’s NESREA rejected calls to suspend its 2026 plastic waste rules, saying they’re phased, not a blanket ban, and aim to drive recycling and jobs. Trade & Supply Chains: Mexico moved to restart oil trade with Cuba via private-sector fuel exchanges to reduce exposure to US sanctions. Market Signals: India’s ethanol push is shifting from sugarcane toward grain (maize and rice), fueling debate over farm impacts and subsidies. Retail & Demand: China’s 618 shopping festival ended with flat e-commerce sales as shoppers stayed cautious despite discounts. Industrial Cooling for Food: Trane launched a deep-freezing chiller using R290 refrigerant for food and cold storage, targeting temperatures down to -30°C.