Food Safety Crackdown (India): India’s FSSAI barred sales of specific liquor variants (including Old Monk, Bagpiper, Royal Challenge and others) after tests found artificial flavouring used to mimic standard spirits, alongside concerns over misleading age claims. Alcohol Labelling Clarification (India): The ministry said enforcement targets flavours that recreate the sensory profile of standardised spirits using external additions, not flavouring substances in general. Retail & Convenience Expansion (Singapore): Cold Storage launched “On The Go” at Esso stations, rolling out ready-to-eat meals, beverages and ice cream across 58 sites, with plans for standalone stores. New Openings (UK): SushiDog will open a new London site at The Broadway in September, adding a major Japanese concept to the St James’s Park development. Event & Hospitality (US/UK): Big Sky Food & Wine Festival announced a star-studded chef lineup for Sept. 24–26, while Wine Spectator honored three OC coastal restaurants with its Best of Award of Excellence. Packaging & Supply Chain (Europe): UncannyCS is set to discuss food traceability and connected operations at Odoo Experience 2026. Market Signals (Turkey): Istanbul food and non-alcoholic beverage prices rose 1.3% in July as overall inflation eased to 31.75%.