Alcohol Compliance Training: El Centro Police and California’s ABC are rolling out free LEAD online training for off-sale license holders, covering ID checks, refusing service to intoxicated customers, and spotting illicit drug activity. Wellness & Nutrition Launch: VIVI Youth unveiled a methylated Vitamin B-Complex for Women, positioning it as stimulant-free support for energy metabolism and focus. Consumer Protection Crackdown: India’s CCPA fined Storia Foods and English Oven maker Mrs Bectors Food Specialities ₹1 lakh each over misleading “100%” claims and ordered the wording removed from packaging and digital channels. Plastic Policy Pushback Rejected: Nigeria’s NESREA dismissed manufacturers’ calls to pause the 2026 Plastic Waste Control Regulations, saying the rules are phased and not a blanket ban. Food & Beverage M&A: Danone is expanding in Australia by acquiring Made Group (Cocobella, Rokeby) and also taking full control of its fresh dairy JV with Saputo. Distribution Deal: Idaho’s Hayden Beverage is formalizing a strategic partnership with Columbia Distributing via cross-stake arrangements. Cold-Chain Tech: Trane launched the Aries N Deep Freezing chiller using R290 for food and cold storage applications down to -30°C. Snacking Culture Shift: A new “State of Snacking” framing says many consumers treat snacks as meals and outcomes, not just between-meal bites.