Front-of-pack label showdown (India): India’s Supreme Court asked FSSAI for clarifications on “nutrients of concern” front-of-package warning labels for foods high in fat, sugar and salt, and also pressed the government on how nutritional literacy will be built in schools, with a hearing set for Sept. 28. Food safety & health policy (India): The court signaled concern for children’s health and questioned whether FSSAI has guidelines tying label thresholds to “high” sugar/salt/fat. Water pollution crackdown (Bengaluru): Karnataka’s environment minister ordered notices to apartments, houses, industries and commercial sites for dumping waste into drains, demanding BWSSB and the pollution board install sewage treatment plants and improve compliance. Disaster recovery costs (Nepal): Nepal estimates Rs 95.42 billion to clear Bhotekoshi flood debris and restore waterways, with major spending on debris removal and multi-hazard early warning systems. Dairy value shift (Australia): ANZ says Australia’s dairy is generating more value from less milk, forecasting strong production and export returns despite lower volumes. Plant-based innovation (Australia): Research from Adelaide University moves faba bean milk closer to café-ready use via calcium fortification and improved texture. Consumer pullback (France): Reuters reports frugal French diners are sharing starters, skipping wine at lunch and choosing fewer courses as inflation and anxiety bite. Competition & pricing (Coca-Cola, India): Coca-Cola CEO Henrique Braun says the company won’t overreact to rivals’ “irrational” pricing as Campa Cola gains traction with low-price bottles. Packaging materials (Markets): New market coverage points to continued growth in lidding films and shrink sleeve labels as brands seek better protection, shelf life and branding.