Food Waste Rules: New York City is tightening food-waste diversion for restaurants, moving from size-based thresholds to a universal mandate that forces even small operators to separate organics for donation, composting, or reuse. Workforce Crunch: Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector says it must hire 173,000 new workers by 2034 to cover growth and retirements, with operators facing the biggest demand. Agri-Finance Push: Farm Credit Canada launched a $1B agri-food project finance fund plus a $150M equity fund to close processing-capacity gaps and speed commercialization. Beef Policy Pressure: The U.S. beef industry is warning that moves to increase beef imports could cut cattle prices and undermine long-term herd rebuilding. Pork Regulation Watch: The Senate Ag Committee advanced a farm bill without a permanent Prop 12 fix, but pork producers remain hopeful for a reconciliation. Food Safety & Compliance: FDA inspection updates show multiple facilities receiving “no action indicated,” while other states keep rolling out dairy processor grants and food-safety code updates. Retail & Dining Signals: Domino’s franchise closures are being framed as isolated, while a Taiwanese dessert spot in Richmond is closing at month-end. Labeling for Health: Ghana stakeholders are campaigning for clearer front-of-pack warning labels to help consumers spot high salt, sugar, and saturated fat.