Food Safety & Recalls: The FDA has upgraded the Taylor Farms iceberg/shredded lettuce cyclospora recall to a Class I event, with reported cases now topping 11,500 across 20 states and continuing infections still showing up. Manufacturing Pulse: ISM reports August manufacturing PMI at 54.6, marking eighth straight month of growth, with food, beverage & tobacco among expanding sectors. Packaging Policy: New Zealand has shelved a planned ban on hard-to-recycle PVC and polystyrene food packaging, drawing criticism that major brands slowed progress. School Nutrition Funding: HHS launched the $32.5m DEPEND initiative to help schools increase nutrient-dense foods, with grants from $75,000 to $2.5m. Beverage Industry Moves: Segafredo launched “Cold Espresso” for restaurants and beverage operators ahead of peak seasons. Retail & Supply Chain: RTO Hyderabad seized untaxed goods and impounded vehicles over digital invoicing non-compliance, including beverage shipments. Hospitality & Foodservice: Fresno State debuts the Modelo Block Party gameday food-and-entertainment village, while Nebraska’s Aramark adds new concession items for the 2026 season. Alcohol Trends: New Zealand alcohol consumption fell to 5.98 litres per capita, the lowest on record, with beer still the top choice.