New RTD Beverage Launch: BobaVida rolled out ORBA, a shelf-stable ready-to-drink popping boba line in tea- and coconut-water bases, with four flavors, prebiotic fiber, and resealable pouches—plus a limited RTD can debut at Jungle Jim’s. Supply Chain Strain: In Israel, cottage cheese and white cheese are again nearly impossible to find as holiday-period workday shortages hit production after earlier Tnuva warehouse automation problems. Premium No/Low Wine Tech: Henkell Freixenet is expanding dealcoholized sparkling wine output at its Wiesbaden site using Solos’ Aroma Recovery System to better preserve aroma and sensory identity. Retail Discovery via AI: Euromonitor says Chobani is outperforming in AI-driven shopping referrals because its products solve high-consideration consumer questions. Beverage Equipment Modernization: Pepsi MidAmerica replaced a DOS vending system with EZO EAM to track 6,000+ machines and improve field service and compliance. Health & Drinks Research: A new study links sugar-sweetened beverages to higher gastric cancer risk, while artificial sweeteners showed no similar association. Industry Business Shock: True Food Kitchen declared bankruptcy, closing 12 locations while seeking a sales process and restructuring. Food Week in Abu Dhabi: Global Food Week 2026 opens in Abu Dhabi with record scale, aiming to boost food security cooperation and trade.