Food Safety & Regulation: India’s Supreme Court pressed FSSAI on front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods high in sugar, salt and fat, asking stakeholders to weigh in and studying whether “high” thresholds should be set. Local Enforcement: Tripura stepped up food safety drives, issuing thousands of registrations and licences and running risk-based inspections, with some establishments found partially compliant or ineligible. Hospitality & Dining Policy: Japan’s restaurant industry warned that a planned consumption tax cut for food (but not dining out) could widen the gap and hit customer traffic, urging demand-boosting measures. Tourism via Food: Chuncheon in South Korea is packaging its dakgalbi-led chicken food culture into a KORAIL tourism bundle for October. Brand & Business Expansion: Magnum Ice Cream opened a 67,000 sq ft Pune capability centre to scale AI, analytics and digital transformation. Investment in F&B: Bengaluru’s Popo Global raised ₹532 crore from Artal Asia to expand its restaurant brands across India. Packaging Industry: Hangzhou Tingzheng highlighted flexible packaging and food paper containers as demand grows for better protection and shelf-life. Consumer Trends: Lee Kum Kee Sauce joined CGF China Day 2026, arguing health-focused, low-sugar/low-salt/low-fat expectations are becoming the norm. North Korea Leisure Economy: Reuters reports Kim Jong Un is pushing state-controlled “fun” spending—coffee shops, malls and resorts—using household wealth to boost official commerce.