FSSAI Crackdown on Spirits: India’s food regulator FSSAI has barred sales of select whiskeys and rum after tests found artificial flavouring used to mimic ageing, including actions against Diageo’s India unit and Inbrew, warning that rum/whisky flavour must develop naturally through ingredients and maturation. Wine Promotion & Trade: Georgia’s National Wine Agency is pushing exports with high-profile tastings and forums in Germany, the US (Rockefeller Center), and South Korea, while also supporting 13 domestic wine festivals and updating vineyard cadastre records to keep growers compliant. Vineyard Policy & Harvest Incentives: Georgia says state-backed differentiated grape purchase prices aim to boost quality, with officials citing that hitting 17% sugar should be achievable in the right viticultural zones. Food Exports Milestone: Egypt’s food exports hit a record US$3.77bn in H1 2026, led by citrus, potatoes, strawberries, olives, pasta and preparations, with Arab markets and the EU driving growth. Food Waste at Mass Events: Malaysia’s Kuala Terengganu City Council spent RM40,000 cleaning up after a 100,000+ attendee event, collecting about 130 tonnes of mostly food-and-beverage packaging and considering stricter waste plans for organisers. Water Reuse Pressure on Beverage Makers: A new EPA Water Reuse Action Plan update highlights how water availability is becoming a growth constraint for food and beverage production, pushing facilities toward safer reuse frameworks.