Food Security & Policy Tech: India unveiled the SARTHAK-PDS scheme (Rs 25,530 crore) to modernise the public distribution system with AI modules for beneficiary tracking, grievance handling and supply-chain optimisation. Energy Shock & Food Costs: Bank of Japan warned the world is entering a fifth “oil price shock,” with energy spikes already rippling into food and beverage pricing; in the UK, Ofgem confirmed a steep energy bill rise from July, adding pressure on household budgets already hit by food costs. Community Feeding Programs: Summer Food Service Program starts June 2 in the US, while local drives and school meal efforts expand to cover kids as summer hunger risk grows. World Cup as a Food Service Test: North Jersey will host state-funded World Cup fan events with food trucks and screenings, and public health experts say the tournament’s scale could strain the usual mass-gathering playbook. Local Food Culture & Events: Worcester’s World of Foods festival brings dishes from 25+ countries to Elm Park on June 6, and Rochester’s Honkers launch “The Landing Zone” with rotating local food trucks, drinks and live music before games. Retail & Supply Chain: Carlsberg Research Laboratory published a detailed hop genetic map to help brewers protect beer ingredients as climate change threatens hop yields and quality.