Armenia–Russia Food Safety: Armenia’s food safety inspectorate published initial results from joint checks with Rosselkhoznadzor (May 21–27), clearing products from two Armenian firms for import into Russia, while inspections of other companies and plant facilities are still being processed. EU Food & Drink Policy: The IMF/World Bank/IEA warned that if oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz don’t normalise, fuel security risks will rise this summer—pushing up energy and fertiliser costs that hit food prices hardest in lower-income countries. Spain Olive Oil Push to China: Spain’s olive oil sector is stepping up a two-year China campaign, targeting major cities and boosting extra virgin olive oil awareness via supermarkets, restaurants and SIAL Shanghai. Retail Expansion (Ukraine to EU): Ukrainian grocery chain Best Market will open its first Czech store in Prague on June 6, bringing Eastern European staples and Ukrainian favourites to Czech shoppers. Hospitality & Sustainability: UK hotel Voco Oxford Thames won an engineering impact award, citing reduced food waste and lower gas use alongside biodiversity steps like beehives. Food Culture Events: Lithuania’s Vilnius Pink Soup Fest drew over 100,000 visitors for šaltibarščiai (cold beet soup), with kefir and beet-led “Pink Break” lunches.