This issue of "Global Intelligence in Food: A Fortnightly Digest" offers a comprehensive overview of the food industry's current landscape. It highlights significant mergers and acquisitions within the dairy sector, such as Bega Cheese's interest in Fonterra's Oceania business and the approved merger between Arla Foods and DMK Group. The digest also covers innovations in food technology, including AI's role in ingredient discovery and the development of plant-based and functional food products. Furthermore, it addresses regulatory challenges like the Texas ban on cultivated meat and debates over plant-based labelling, alongside consumer trends favouring protein-rich, convenient, and sustainable options. Finally, the publication provides market intelligence on agricultural commodity prices and upcoming industry events.