UK Food Inflation: The Food and Drink Federation warns UK food and non-alcoholic drinks inflation could rise to 3.9% by December and peak at 6.4% in July 2027, blaming energy, logistics and packaging costs plus drought and El Niño. Supermarket Pricing Fight: Separately, the FDF says a £100 weekly shop in 2020 could near £150 next summer, while Aldi accuses rivals of “fake” discounts—adding pressure for supermarkets to prove real savings. Qatar Food Safety: Qatar reports strong compliance under its National Food Monitoring and Surveillance Plan H1 2026, with 97% of 7,755 samples meeting requirements; fresh produce compliance hits 98%. Dairy Capital Raise: Baladna completes a rights-issue capital increase, listing new shares on Qatar Stock Exchange after a 25% jump in paid-up capital. Japan Workforce Plan: Japan proposes adding aviation to its foreign worker “Employment for Skill Development” program from April 2027, while food service hiring remains constrained by a near cap. Malaysia Retail Cushioning: Malaysia’s fuel subsidies (Budi Diesel/Budi95) are credited with stabilising household demand and easing small-business costs amid slower retail growth. Agri-Food Trade & Policy: Algeria opens registrations for FIDAK 2026 with a focus on agri-food exporters; Sri Lanka pushes fisheries priorities at FAO COFI 37. Food Security & Climate: Farmers in Trinidad and Tobago warn of drought risk affecting crops and livestock, urging water-system readiness. UK Food Self-Sufficiency: NFU says UK self-sufficiency in 10 of 11 foods has fallen over 30 years as imports surge, calling for homegrown targets. Kenya Food Loss Effort: Gates-backed NutriSave research finds storage drives losses in Nairobi wholesale markets, not transport.