China Coffee: Starbucks is shifting its China strategy from rapid expansion and price competition to improving store quality, under a new joint venture with a local investment fund. Supply Shock: Ukraine’s Kernel has halted all eight sunflower-oil extraction plants after Russian strikes damaged production sites, equipment and storage tanks. Food Prices: Brazil’s food and beverage prices rose 1.04% in October, led by sharp increases in tomatoes and onions, even as overall inflation was just 0.14%. Food Safety: A UK study of 212 plant-based meat alternatives found at least one mycotoxin in every product tested; the findings highlight a contamination concern but do not measure health effects. Corporate Moves: Kraft Heinz is selling its North American coffee business for $650 million while keeping a 30% stake, and is directing investment toward growth brands and health-focused products. Manufacturing: Conagra plans to close its Missouri ingredients plant in January, affecting 442 workers, and shift production mainly to Arkansas.