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Last update: 2 hours agoIran-war grocery squeeze: April food-at-home inflation jumped to 0.7% month-on-month, reversing March’s cooling, as tariffs and fuel/commodity bottlenecks ripple into supermarket prices and shoppers pull back. Oil shock risk: The World Bank warns a prolonged oil-price surge could worsen food insecurity in developing economies, citing Strait of Hormuz disruptions and fertilizer stress. U.S. affordability push: Applebee’s is bringing back an “All You Can Eat” $15.99 deal (dine-in only) as chains lean into value while CPI stays sticky. UAE retail momentum: ADNOC Distribution says Q1 net profit rose 21% and EBITDA hit a record, helped by non-fuel retail and international expansion. Yemen coffee goes global: Yemeni-style coffeehouses are expanding fast in the U.S., with late-night social culture driving demand. Food policy spotlight: FDA leadership shakeup is putting the food program under a new acting commissioner, with industry and advocates watching science, staffing, and political influence.
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