Delivery Labor Rules: Australia’s Fair Work Commission approved “employee-like” minimum standards for on-demand delivery gig workers, including food, beverages, and supermarket groceries, with a $31.30 hourly floor starting Aug. 17. Water & PFAS: Michigan’s PFAS Action Response Team says it has identified 350 groundwater sites exceeding criteria and will keep sampling wells near fire training centers while pushing private well testing. Packaging & Compliance: UK thermoforming packager Macpac earned BRCGS AA+ accreditation after an unannounced audit, aiming to reassure food and drink customers across Europe. Sustainable Supply Chains: A1Rwater is commercializing atmospheric water generation (AWG) as a beverage brand, purifying and mineralizing humidity-derived water for can packaging. Coffee Seasonality: Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte returns Aug. 25, with search demand spiking earlier than usual and competitors rolling out fall menus ahead of schedule. Beer Tax Pressure: Ghana’s Accra Brewery is weighing a shutdown over revised excise duties that could hit margins and jobs. Wine Climate Impact: Italy’s extreme heat is pushing sparkling wine harvests about 10 days earlier, including Franciacorta. Hospitality Growth: Gujarat is preparing a new hotel and tourism policy with tax concessions, faster approvals, and incentives for wellness centers.