Food Security Funding: Mitchell County will contribute $25,000 toward a $14 million expansion of the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, aiming to keep more donated food on shelves. Community Pantries: Monee Township opened a new free food pantry without a tax-rate increase, targeting 50–60 families monthly via the NIFB system. Mass Distribution: The Foodbank, Inc. will run a drive-thru mass distribution in Preble County (July 23) with produce, chicken drumsticks, groceries and pet food. Specialty Food Retail Trends: At the Summer Fancy Food Show, brands and retailers focused on how premium specialty foods can win everyday repeat purchases, balancing value messaging with storytelling. Food Safety Policy: Taiwan’s municipalities back proposed amendments to the Food Safety and Sanitation Act, including tiered monitoring by business size and risk after an oil scandal. Global Hunger Outlook: A UN-linked report warns conflict and energy/shipping disruptions could push hundreds of millions toward chronic hunger by 2030. Restaurant/Brand Moves: True Food Kitchen appointed Jeff Chandler as CEO, signaling growth for wellness-driven dining. Food & Beverage Innovation: Colombia’s Ecoflora says it has developed a commercially viable natural blue dye from jagua fruit for food use. Awards & Taste: Supernuts Peanut Butter Crunch earned the top three-star Superior Taste Award in 2025, highlighting demand for plant-based protein. Foodservice Automation: RMH Systems partnered with Systems in Motion to build a national end-to-end material handling and automation platform serving food & beverage fulfillment needs.