AI in Fast Food: McDonald’s says it will roll out ArchIQ, an AI-powered restaurant system for drive-thru voice, inventory tracking and order accuracy, aiming to cut complexity and free labor for customer experience. Food Safety & Pet Health: UK and other reports tied to Years dog food are being scrutinized after the company said its testing found no food-safety issues, while noting buckwheat appears in a higher share of affected dogs’ diets than expected. Cattle Supply Chain Disruption: Cattle groups accuse ICE operations in Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma of delaying shipments and “chilling” work across feedyards and meat supply chains, warning of higher beef prices. Checkoff Funding: The Cattlemen’s Beef Board approved about $39.5m for beef promotion and research for fiscal 2027, pending USDA approval. Food Insecurity Data: A new Virginia study finds 42% of households faced food insecurity, with Southwest Virginia highest at 55% (70% with children). Halal Trade Push: Uzbekistan looks to Malaysia as a “good teacher” to strengthen its halal certification system, working with JAKIM to build a certification body. EU Industrial Decarbonisation: The European Commission set terms for a €1bn auction to cut industrial process-heat emissions, supporting electrification, renewables and even nuclear tech. Labor Compliance Support: California Farm Bureau’s FELS expands help for farmers on workplace safety, pesticide rules and wage-hour compliance. Foodservice Leadership: Sodexo Campus U.S. names a new president/COO focused on listening and meeting rising student dining expectations.