Food Security & Prices: Jordan warns rising farm costs are now hitting consumers and threatening food security, with fertiliser shocks tied to Strait of Hormuz disruptions pushing urea and ammonia prices sharply higher. Supply Chain Disruption: Ukraine’s food shelves are being strained as Russian drone attacks increasingly target civilian warehouses, forcing retailers like Silpo to rethink logistics. Retail & Competition: Israel’s “Israel’s Basket” price pilot ends Oct. 14, with discounted items set to rise—while Carrefour rolls out a year-round “Special Deal,” highlighting how limited participation exposed weak competition. Industry & Policy: Scotland’s new rules from Oct. 1 will restrict prominent placement and some promotions for high fat, sugar and salt foods in major supermarkets. Food Safety: Pune FDA seized ₹28.53 lakh of suspect food and suspended seven licences during a festive crackdown. Community Response: Brussels saw “Line of Empty Plates” as Belgium’s food aid demand grows and budgets tighten. Business & Innovation: Rapido launches Ownly in Hyderabad with a zero-commission, restaurant-first model and biryani promotions. Events: Saudifood Show and Saudifood Manufacturing open in Jeddah with 1,000+ exhibitors across the full F&B value chain.