Allergen Labelling Overhaul: Codex adopted new guidance to make “may contain” allergen statements more consistent and science-based, aiming to reduce confusion for the 4.3% of people living with food allergies. UPF Policy Shift: The debate on ultra-processed foods is moving from nutrition science toward regulation, with governments drafting frameworks that could reshape school food rules, procurement, and litigation. Reuse & Return Pressure on Beverage Packaging: Amcor urged beverage brands to rethink closures as the EU’s PPWR pushes reuse targets and deposit return schemes expand. Shrimp Transparency Law: South Carolina’s Truth in Shrimp Labeling Act requires restaurants to disclose whether shrimp is local or imported, following “Shrimpgate” testing. Caffeine-Free Tea Push: OSK expanded its Healthy Tea range with caffeine-free corn and black soybean teas, targeting health-conscious buyers in the US and Middle East. K-Food Export Boost: Vietnam is set to help drive Korea’s food exports, supported by a new Hanoi cold-chain logistics hub for fresh products. Brand Globalization: Paik’s Coffee rebranded as “Paik’s DABANG” with English signage to support a Tokyo flagship launch and further international expansion. Food Claims Scrutiny: India’s FSSAI flagged “Fresh” and “Healthy Happiness” claims on paneer packaging, warning that marketing must meet labeling rules. Deposit Return Success in Türkiye: Türkiye’s deposit return scheme hit 7.6M returned beverage containers in five days, with payments credited via digital wallets.