Alcohol Safety & Fraud Tech: New laser-based research says counterfeit alcohol and even methanol contamination in sealed bottles could be detected without opening them, using Raman spectroscopy—aimed at stopping fake booze and protecting consumers. Regulatory Crackdown (Alcohol): Rwanda ordered a recall of dozens of alcoholic beverages and shut eight alcohol factories after inspections found production noncompliance, directing distributors and retailers to stop sales immediately. Cannabis Beverages Trend: Michigan consumers are reportedly shifting from beer and cocktails toward THC-infused drinks, with survey results suggesting many cut alcohol or stop entirely—raising stakes for breweries, wineries, and bars. Draft Supply Chain: MicroStar Logistics added Garage Beer to its outsourced keg management program to scale draft availability as the light-beer brand expands nationally. Food Security Policy Debate: A global look at how governments are responding to food inflation—from voluntary price caps to public grocery stores—highlights pressure on supply chains and household budgets. Water Cybersecurity: Michigan joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on municipal water systems, with officials saying operations continued safely while investigations proceed.