Fast-Food Leadership Moves: KFC South Asia named Rishab Mukherjee as chief marketing officer, bringing 16+ years of brand and commercial experience from P&G to sharpen regional strategy. National Day Curry Menus: McDonald’s and KFC in Singapore rolled out limited-time curry burgers for the country’s 61st birthday, pairing bold rendang/curry flavors with fries and desserts. Food System Scrutiny: South Africa’s Human Rights Commission kicked off the second leg of its food system inquiry, focusing on how prices are set, affordability, and market concentration after earlier hearings highlighted widespread hunger. Packaging & Sustainability Push: ALPLA opened a new plastic packaging plant in Calamba, Philippines, targeting food and beverage packaging with a sustainability-focused format mix. Trade Rules Affecting Food Exports: Serbia-UK origin rules now allow extended cumulation, improving export flexibility for sectors including food. Consumer Pressure Signals: Dutch consumer prices rose 1.7% in June, with food up slightly year-on-year while restaurant and catering items increased. Local Dining & Events: WTOP’s DMV Foodie Guide spotlighted July pop-ups and festivals, while Watertown’s BIG Pop-Up street festival set Aug. 8 with 150+ food and beverage vendors. Cooler Product Launch: Peli added three new colorways to its 8QT and 14QT personal coolers, marketing long ice retention for outdoor food and drink storage.