New Food & Biotech: GEA is investing €4m to expand its Application and Technology Center in Sarstedt, Germany, to help companies scale precision fermentation and cell cultivation for “new food” and functional ingredients. Food Safety & Labeling: India’s FSSAI flagged “Fresh” and “Healthy Happiness” claims on Heritage Foods’ paneer packaging, warning that marketing claims must meet strict rules and not mislead consumers. Cold Chain & Retail Convenience: New market reports point to continued growth in refrigeration coolers, queso blanco dip cups, and protein brownie bites—signaling demand for packaged, temperature-controlled and on-the-go foods. Food Access: Domino’s Cambuslang supply chain centre says it redistributed the equivalent of 6,429 meals to charity via Felix, as it targets waste reduction. Grocery Delivery in Food Deserts: New Hanover County, N.C. is in talks with Instacart to provide memberships and monthly “healthy food benefits” to 2,000 residents. Beverage Deal: Swire Coca-Cola and Subway’s Hong Kong/Macau franchisee Fu-Rui-Shi signed a 7.5-year partnership to roll out Coca-Cola beverages across all Subway outlets and online platforms. Agriculture Policy: Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell touted major funding and programs tied to the 2026 legislative session, including Farms to Food Banks and farm safety initiatives.