Restaurant Finance Shock: True Food Kitchen filed for bankruptcy and closed a dozen restaurants, with reporting pointing to heavy reliance on alternative financing such as merchant cash advances and credit-based deals. Food Security as National Security: Malaysia’s KPKM was urged to prepare cabinet memos on food security until El Niño ends, as climate and supply-chain volatility threaten production and availability. Community Growing Food: Blue Island’s Hope Center is teaching residents to grow food through an urban farm and greenhouse, aiming to donate 2,000 pounds this year while helping households access healthier options. Food Safety Tech: UK researchers say a blue-light treatment can kill Campylobacter on raw chicken across strains, targeting cross-contamination risks. Nutrition Rules in the UAE: The UAE began phased limits on sodium, sugar and fat in selected packaged foods, with warnings and fines for noncompliance. Local Food Access: Tangipahoa Parish (Louisiana) is set for a Health Equity Summit food drive with specific pantry needs, from infant formula to tuna pouches. Food Bank Demand: Port Townsend volunteers report people are still hungry, pushing food banks to keep up with higher prices. Recipe & Resilience: Chef Alon Shaya’s new book ties WWII survivor stories to recipes of “resilience,” spotlighting food as survival and connection. Restaurant & Dining Culture: National Taco Day coverage continues with local favorites and deals, while community events like Chowderfest and craft drink festivals keep food culture front and center.