🍯 In South Korea, The Venti launched a Strawberry Cream Latte featuring choux cream milk and strawberry sauce. In China, Lelecha introduced Gold & Silver Corn Drinks with tea, cheese, mango, and corn kernels. In Indonesia, Esteh debuted the Silky Cream Taro with cheese cream and egg pudding. In Germany, Burger King unveiled Summernades, fruity drinks topped with cotton candy. Instagrammable beverages are gaining popularity globally.

🎬 In Vietnam, World War II propaganda art (1939-1945) emphasized unity and perseverance, evolving into a cultural symbol. Propaganda Bistro, founded in 2013 by Noelle Carr-Ellison in Ho Chi Minh City, blends dining with storytelling, honoring Vietnamese joy. Inspired by Trịnh Công Sơn, "Every day I pick a joy" is adapted to "Every day I choose a new dish." This unique concept bridges tradition and modernity, attracting both locals and tourists.

🍎 Nutrient-dense eating focuses on foods rich in essential nutrients—vitamins, minerals, fibre, protein—relative to calorie content. It's shifting mainstream grocers and global food brands in response to busy lifestyles, GLP-1 weight-loss medication use, and health-focused consumers. These foods, including high-protein pizzas and fibre-rich breads, aim to optimize health by supporting gut function and reducing disease risk. Nutrient density now guides food formulation, shelf placement, and innovation, reshaping eating habits and product offerings worldwide.