Food Safety Crackdown (India): Maharashtra’s new food safety chief Tukaram Mundhe has ordered closures after raids in Mumbai found rats, houseflies and expired flavouring agents, plus filthy storage and insect entry risks; in July alone, nearly 900 inspections led to 100+ temporary licence suspensions. Regulatory Compliance (India): FSSAI says six food companies withdrew misleading labels/claims and revised packaging after notices, including “vegan & healthy” claims on Livyor Roasted Edamame Beans. Food Safety & Brand Scrutiny (India): KFC in Mangaluru pushed back on a customer complaint, insisting its chicken is prepared and stored per norms after an inspection. Food Safety & Advertising (India): Maharashtra warned Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff to stop surrogate ads for Vimal cardamoms tied to pan masala concerns. Export Rules (ASEAN-EU): The EU’s PPWR starts applying, adding food-contact packaging limits (including PFAS) and phased requirements on recyclability, recycled content and packaging reduction—raising compliance pressure for ASEAN exporters. Seafood Pricing Tech (Korea): A Busan startup, SeaLifeScienceLab, is using supply-chain data and AI forecasting to help retailers predict volatile seafood prices. Dining Openings (Singapore): Sushidan is set to open a second outlet at Parkway Parade on Sept 5, with low-priced sushi and $19.90 omakase sets. Hospitality & Community (Malaysia): Toppen Foodland in Johor Bahru is nearing completion, adding 32 outlets and a social dining hub concept.