Food Safety Crackdown (India): Hyderabad’s H-FAST and food safety officials raided an unlicensed Charminar-area fast-food godown, seizing about 110 kg of fried chicken, 15 litres of stale cooking oil, and prohibited artificial colours, and arresting two people for alleged adulteration and hygiene lapses. Consumer Rights (India): A Jalandhar consumer forum ordered a restaurant to pay ₹15,000 after ruling that charging a mandatory service charge without consent is an unfair trade practice. Alcohol Trade (India-UK): CIABC welcomed India-UK CETA’s July 15, 2026 start, but urged states to remove BIO-related policy distortions that could double-burden imported spirits even as customs duties fall. Beverage Innovation (India): Asahi Group will launch Calpis in India via Varun Beverages, marking its first entry into India’s non-alcoholic beverage market. Vietnam Animal Welfare (Food-linked): Police in Ho Chi Minh City rescued 400+ cats in a major alleged cat-meat trade bust, with dozens already reunited with owners. Korean Street Food Push (Singapore): Tim Ho Wan will close its first Singapore outlet at Plaza Singapura after 13 years, with a farewell event set for July 12. Tea Meets Dessert (China): China’s new-style tea boom is spilling into gelato, with brands like Heytea and Chagee launching gelato/tea hybrids to drive repeat purchases.