Food Policy Push: The Philippine food industry is urging regulators to slow down and get more science-based and consultative as new rules loom on nutrient profiling, front-of-pack labels, marketing standards, and product registration—while manufacturers double down on reformulation and ingredient innovation. Marketing Wins: South Africa’s Kwikot took Gold at the SMARTIES Awards for its KwikTok campaign, turning geyser education into TikTok-native, character-led DIY content. Insurance Access: Shriram General Insurance is partnering with Piramal Finance to expand coverage via 701 branches across 26 states, aiming at semi-urban and rural customers. Sports & Consumer Launches: Powerade rolls out its FIFA World Cup 26 campaign “Power Your Fate,” while Mars Wrigley adds Skittles Flavour Flip with two-in-one flavour “flips” for shareable, multi-sensory snacking. AI in Ops: A new analysis warns that agentic AI could break QA assumptions—especially when systems act autonomously instead of waiting for human checks. 3D Printing Growth: A fresh market forecast flags rising demand for 3D printing gases through 2033 as additive manufacturing expands.