Food Security Crackdown: Sindh’s chief minister ordered a strict crackdown on wheat hoarding and profiteering to keep wheat and flour available at reasonable prices, citing a structural wheat shortfall despite a bumper 2025-26 crop. Humanitarian Food Aid: The World Food Programme is seeking $50 million to feed about 500,000 people in Venezuela for three months after twin earthquakes, warning needs will persist even after media attention fades. Food Safety Alerts: Tesco and Lidl recalled specific ham products in Ireland over possible listeria contamination, urging shoppers to dispose of affected batches. Foodborne Illness Watch: US health officials are investigating a Cyclospora outbreak with 145 cases reported across multiple states, with no recent travel history pointing to a possible local food source. Water Safety: Ireland’s EPA said nearly 200,000 people faced tap-water restrictions or boil-water notices last year due to contamination concerns. Nutrition & Retail: Canada’s Competition Bureau launched a broad review of grocery pricing from farm inputs to shelves, while noting restaurants and other factors may also drive costs. Industry & Innovation: Food System Innovations unveiled a Food Intelligence Lab to use open-source AI to improve sustainable protein R&D by better predicting taste and texture. Labeling Reform: California’s new ban on “sell by” labels starts this week, replacing them with standardized “Best if Used By” and “Use By” safety labels to cut confusion and waste.