Food Safety Recall: World of Sweets recalled multiple popular chocolates in England and Northern Ireland after Salmonella was found in Dubai Style Crunchy Knafeh and Pistachio Milk Chocolate, plus Alyan Dubai Style Chocolate Truffles, with the Food Standards Agency urging customers not to eat and to return for refunds. Food Policy & Delivery Oversight: Vietnam plans to amend its food safety law to bring delivery apps such as Shopee and Grab under new requirements, responding to recurring reports of vendors cutting corners. Supply Chain & Trade: Russia extended its ban on imports of a broad range of agricultural and food products from Western countries through Dec. 31, 2028, as Western growers face heat and drought pressures. Restaurant & Hospitality Recognition: Ireland’s Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards 2026 named Meath’s Station House Hotel as Best Supporter of Irish Food & Drink Producers, while Glasgow’s Swadish by Ajay Kumar won Scotland’s AA Restaurant of the Year. Local Food Culture: The New Jersey Devils unveiled a New Jersey-themed 2026-27 concession menu, including Rutt’s Hut rippers and Taylor ham, egg and cheese smashburgers. Affordability Tips: USA Today highlighted ways shoppers can cut grocery costs, stressing smarter in-store choices and cooking at home. Consumer Tech Meets Food: Samsung customers reported smart fridges going offline after SmartThings firmware updates, raising fresh concerns about AI-enabled appliances and food spoilage.