Health & Food Safety: A European Heart Journal study tracking 112,395 French adults links high intake of common non-antioxidant preservatives (including sodium nitrite and potassium sorbate) to higher risks of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, prompting calls for regulators to re-check safety. Food & Environment: New research reports microplastics in human brain and artery plaque, with higher levels tied to greater heart attack, stroke and death risk—plus practical steps like cutting ultra-processed foods and avoiding heated plastic contact. Heat & Agriculture: Reuters reports extreme heat is squeezing Italy’s Parmesan heartland, cutting cow milk output and raising energy costs for cooling, threatening Parmigiano Reggiano supply. Packaging & Recycling: Plastipak launches pakPET single-pellet PET resin with 30% recycled content for food-contact applications, aiming to help brands meet recycled-content goals. Dining & Culture: The Good Food Guide names Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants for 2026, with multiple Welsh spots highlighted. Travel & Consumer Impact: Stansted expands its Italy network to 30 destinations, boosting demand for food-led city breaks.