Food Security Crackdown: Kelantan’s KPDN says it seized 20+ tonnes of subsidised cooking oil meant for smuggling into Thailand, arresting one suspect and flagging missing documents. Dairy Push in Southern Africa: Namibia is piloting a Dairy Value Chain Development Scheme to help smallholders scale up milk production and move into yoghurt and other value-added products. Protein Supply Strain: Demand for whey protein is outpacing food-grade supply, driving sharp price rises and shortages across protein-fortified products. Food Safety Staffing Pressure: South Africa’s Tshwane faces inspection gaps at spaza shops after staffing freezes left municipalities short on environmental health practitioners, raising concerns after past food-poisoning deaths. Climate-Driven Crop Failure: Kenya’s North Rift grain belt is seeing maize losses after dry spells disrupted the farming calendar, with officials calling for urgent support. Community Food Support: West Midlands baby banks report thousands of families turning to donations for essentials as the cost-of-living squeeze deepens. Ice Cream Day & Deals: National Ice Cream Day is driving festivals and promotions, from Smorgasburg LA’s ice cream fair to Niagara’s scoop guide and local shop discounts. World Cup Food & Hospitality: Final-weekend screenings and fan events are boosting bars and restaurants, while FIFA’s revenue outlook keeps climbing.