Food Security Policy: Malaysia’s Agriculture and Food Security Minister says the National Food Security Act is being drafted and should be tabled in Parliament next year, with early-warning, contingency planning and better aid distribution to protect supply amid El Niño and climate risks. Livestock & Trade: Ireland’s Bord Bia and the meat industry are assessing demand for all Irish beef cuts across domestic and export markets as UK competition rises from Australia and New Zealand and beef prices soften. Agrifood Processing Upgrade: Spain’s Zamora province launched a honey bottling and labeling line in Mombuey, boosting shared capacity for pro beekeepers (up to 800 kilos/hour) to add value and strengthen market competitiveness. Halal Infrastructure: Cebu plans the Visayas’ first halal-certified slaughterhouse by 2027 to expand halal availability for Muslim residents and tourists and support livestock and food security goals. Regulatory/Health Scrutiny: FDA’s advisory panel is set to vote on Moderna’s flu vaccine benefits vs risks in older adults after regulators reversed course on the application. Brand & Product Reformulation: Mars will roll out naturally dyed M&Ms in the US, dropping two colors (brown and blue) where natural alternatives couldn’t be replicated. Energy Costs & Food Prices: Nigeria’s petrol import bill reportedly fell sharply year-on-year as domestic refining capacity expands, with officials linking energy reform to lower downstream costs like food prices.