Quick-Commerce Scrutiny: India’s distributor federation AICPDF wants regulators to pause Zepto’s IPO, arguing loss-making discount models could fuel predatory pricing and distort competition. Baby & Safety Recall: FDA expanded a pet food recall for possible vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency in Steve’s Real Food Freeze-Dried Chicken Recipe; stop feeding and return for refund. Consumer Goods & Retail Funding: Uni Seoul raised Rs 35 crore in Series A to expand its impulse lifestyle retail footprint and push into quick commerce. FMCG Outlook: JP Morgan stays constructive on India’s staples, overweighting HUL, Nestle India, Tata Consumer, Marico and GCPL on volume recovery plus selective pricing. Inflation Watch: US CPI rose 4.2% in May, but food-at-home inflation cooled, a potential relief for grocery and CPG budgets. Sustainability in Procurement: A Nordic report says steel buyers can rapidly boost low-carbon steel adoption if they change procurement requirements. Tech for Networks: Nokia added an agentic AI framework to its Network Services Platform to help operators troubleshoot and act within policy boundaries. Home Robotics: China’s GigaAI began real-home testing of 100 humanoid robots for everyday chores. Packaging & Appliances: Australia’s COFOSS welcomed De’Longhi and JURA to strengthen circular economy and product stewardship efforts. World Cup Boost: Bank of America says FIFA 2026 should lift digital commerce, media, payments, logistics and cross-border business across Malaysia and ASEAN.