Agri-Food Diplomacy: Malaysia and Hungary are deepening agricultural and food-security cooperation, with Hungary’s participation in MAHA 2026 and plans for joint research between MARDI and Hungary’s University of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Dairy & Ingredients Earnings: Saputo reported Q1 FY2027 results, citing higher demand for high-protein ingredients, pricing actions to offset input inflation, and productivity gains from manufacturing and warehousing upgrades. Food Safety & Consumer Impact: A salad fast-food chain, Salad and Go, is closing after Chapter 11, pointing to weak demand during the Cyclospora outbreak and broader cost/strategy pressures. Retail & Local Food Systems: Connecticut’s DCP released 2025 licensing data showing cottage foods up sharply since 2020, signaling continued growth in home-based food businesses. Protein Supply Expansion: Alinova Canada opened a new Morrisburg soybean processing facility aimed at producing non-GMO soy for food ingredients, with production expected to start mid-August. Livestock Policy Pressure: Zimbabwean livestock stakeholders are urging farmers to set aside 10%–20% of arable land for pasture and fodder to curb feed costs and drought-driven livestock losses. Restaurant Performance: El Pollo Loco posted Q2 results with system-wide comparable restaurant sales up 3.9%, alongside improved operating income. Industry Leadership Moves: Convenience Industry Council of Canada named Amanda Gun-Munro as senior VP of public affairs and partnerships as it ramps advocacy on channel policy issues.