Food Safety Recall: A North Carolina wholesaler recalled nearly 168,000 pounds (80+ tons) of raw beef, pork and goat after it was shipped with a “false USDA mark” and never received federal inspection, with USDA warning consumers not to eat or serve it. Hurricane Impact on Food & Tourism: Hurricane Lowell battered Kauaʻi and Maui, knocking out power and damaging oceanfront resorts and businesses, prompting visitors to postpone trips while recovery continues. Retail Power & Pricing Pressure: A Canadian opinion piece argues grocery giants and consolidation are driving high prices and cites alleged bread price-fixing claims tied to major chains. UK Retail Slowdown: Britain’s retail sales deteriorated further in September as weak confidence and cost pressures hit volumes and online orders. Sustainable Aquaculture: Indian researchers say native red seaweeds can rapidly scrub shrimp-farm wastewater nutrients, cutting pollution in hours in lab tests. Regulatory/Health Policy: FDA approved belzutifan plus lenvatinib for advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma after PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor progression. Grocery Careers & Innovation: Whole Foods picked 10 emerging brands for its Local and Emerging Accelerator, offering mentorship and potential equity investment. M&A Watch: A roundup highlights major food-and-beverage deals, including Mars’ Kellanova acquisition and McCormick’s integration moves.