Ocean Biotech & Food Innovation: BluKap launched its BluKap Ocean Biotechnology 50 (BOBI50), mapping 770+ ocean-biotech companies and highlighting marine-derived ingredients that could feed into food, agriculture and health. Seafood-to-Plant Protein R&D: Nofima research says seafood side streams (salmon/cod) combined with pea protein and wheat gluten can be processed into familiar, nutritious plant-based foods—aiming to cut waste while keeping texture workable. Halal Governance: Malaysia proposed formally setting up an ASEAN Halal Council in Sept 2027, with Malaysia ready to host the secretariat and Indonesia suggested as inaugural chair. Food Safety & Compliance: India’s Nestlé unit faces FSSAI action over infant product promotional claims, while multiple reports flag ongoing food-safety enforcement and licence suspensions. Cost Pressure on Eating Out: Cyprus dining costs jumped 26% since 2023, and UK retail sales rebounded in August with food-store gains—showing consumers still trade, but budgets stay tight. GLP-1 Demand Shift: A new Brand Finance analysis warns major food brands face up to $73B risk as GLP-1 weight-loss use changes snacking and meal patterns. Agri-Food Value Chains: UNDP spotlights Indonesia’s seaweed push to move from raw exports to higher-value processed products to strengthen coastal jobs and incomes. Industry Platforms: Mongolia’s Ulaanbaatar Partnership food trade fair runs Sept 17–20, bringing producers, importers and processing tech to expand cross-border deals.