Food Infrastructure: The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture is pushing a major “Clark mega food hub” in Pampanga, with about P4 billion committed and the first phase under construction; it aims to streamline aggregation, cold storage, processing, distribution, and food-safety labs, with partial operations targeted before end-2027. Food Safety Crackdown: Mumbai’s Maharashtra food safety regulator has ordered closures of famous restaurants after raids found rats, flies, expired flavoring agents, and filthy storage; in July alone, nearly 900 businesses were inspected and 100+ licenses were suspended. Celebrity & Compliance: Maharashtra also warned Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff to stop surrogate ads tied to Vimal cardamoms, alleging links to prohibited pan masala; show-cause notices demand explanations and removal of promotions. Consumer Clarity: Canada’s best-before labels are confusing—one survey found 30% of people don’t understand them, and 40% toss edible food after the date. Retail/Brand News: McDonald’s UK is bringing back mini hash browns in a 15-piece sharebox from Aug. 25, while Haribo launches a limited-edition chocolate bar in partnership with Ritter Sport.