Food Safety & Regulation: A new European Heart Journal study links high intake of non-antioxidant preservatives (including sodium nitrite and potassium sorbate) with higher risks of hypertension and cardiovascular disease, urging regulators to re-check safety at real-world levels. Contaminated Infant Formula: An investigation says Nestlé delayed alerting European authorities about contaminated infant formula, with products allegedly withdrawn quietly from shelves in Austria and Germany before a later global recall. Packaging Recycling Push: HolyGrail 2030 moves into industrial trials for intelligent sorting of flexible food-contact PP using digital watermarks, aiming for end-to-end recycling and new flexible packaging demonstrations in 2026. EU Agri-Food Policy: The EU has approved simplified rules for promoting agri-food products, aiming to streamline how brands can market within the bloc. UK Resilience Planning: Britain plans a public campaign urging households to stockpile food and water ahead of potential cyber disruption, as ministers also wargame a “hybrid” attack scenario. Market & Retail: dm drogerie markt hits 100 stores in Italy, with further openings planned this summer. Industry Moves: Delivery Hero confirms advanced talks with Uber over a potential takeover, raising consolidation and antitrust questions for Europe’s delivery market. Food Culture: Tosco Tacos in Italy receives Mexico’s Sello M authenticity seal from the Mexican Academy of Gastronomy.