Food Security Shock: The UN’s WFP warns a very strong El Niño is likely by 2027, potentially pushing an extra 49 million people into acute hunger and lifting the total facing food crises to 274 million. Plant-Based Meat Update: Beyond Meat’s US slump continues, but international retail is growing—especially in Europe and Canada—helping slow the revenue decline. Grocery Inflation Watch: NIQ launches an EU5 FMCG Inflation Barometer tracking France, Great Britain, Germany, Italy and Spain, with Britain showing the highest inflation and non-alcoholic beverages leading price pressure. UK Heat and Harvest Risk: Britain’s “exceptionally serious” drought is cutting cereal yields and raising fears of higher food bills as water shortages bite. Ceuta Food & Shelter Strain: Spain’s Ceuta is still short on supplies after the migrant surge, with unaccompanied minors left in makeshift conditions and calls for transfers to mainland care. New Openings (Dining): Aenza opens in Sydney as a Japanese wine bar focused on sake and small plates, while Trattoria Da Orazio launches in Rushcutters Bay with regional Italian dishes and a pastry-heavy dessert menu. Market Signals: Japan’s food exports hit a record first-half high, led by green tea and yellowtail.