AI for Beverage Supply Chains: Vermont Business Magazine VIP rolled out VIP Intelligence, an AI suite aimed at beverage makers, distributors, and retailers, built on its three-tier data to power pricing, orders, forecasts, and operational insights. Food Safety Recall: The FDA issued a voluntary recall alert for eggs from Midwest Poultry Services after potential salmonella contamination was found on Texas farms; affected Kroger store-brand cartons span multiple states with specific sell-by/use-by ranges. PFAS Health Update: EFSA cut the acceptable daily intake for trifluoroacetic acid to 0.014 mg/kg/day and added an acute exposure reference dose, citing new science tied to thyroid hormone changes. Startup Funding (Snacks): Smash Foods secured $18M led by L Catterton to scale chia-fortified fruit spreads and Jammy Protein Bites, reporting growth past 10,000 doors and profitability. Beer/Brand Spotlight: American Rebel Holdings’ AREB shares jumped as CEO Andy Ross headlined Parx Racing’s Country Night finale, highlighting expanding Pennsylvania distribution. Coffee Prices: Coffee futures jumped above $3/lb amid renewed buying activity and El Niño-linked concerns, with next moves tied to Brazilian harvest and farmer selling decisions. UK Hospitality Policy: England’s 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs, and live music venues drew mixed reaction—welcomed as a start, but operators want deeper VAT relief and longer-term cost help.