Sugary-Drink Health Warning: A new study links daily sugary drink intake to a higher risk of gastric cancer, adding to mounting concerns about sugar-sweetened beverages. Public Health Funding Debate: Fiji’s medical leaders rejected hospital user fees and instead floated a targeted tax on items like junk food, kava, sugar drinks, and alcohol to support healthcare. Coffee & Skills Gap: Tanzania’s Kagera region is using coffee-centered cultural tourism to spotlight a jobs-and-skills mismatch, with hospitality employers struggling to find ready applicants. Tea Retail Expansion: A new Rancho Cordova tea lounge is blending bubble tea, matcha, and a traditional British tea service, signaling continued demand for “premium tea” formats. Beverage Industry Watch: Bourbon leaders at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival discussed a market slowdown and record barrel inventories, while also weighing tariff uncertainty. Nutrition Policy Scrutiny (UK): A BMJ analysis says a significant share of government nutrition advisors have industry ties, including to major beverage and food companies. Alcohol Brand Education: A guide compares Jack Daniel’s Black and Green labels, focusing on aging differences that drive flavor. C-store Coffee Add-In Launch: Akemi Coffee Boost introduced a powdered coffee add-in aimed at weight management and natural energy, packaged for easy daily use.