Home Baking Shift: New data from the Hartman Group says baked desserts are a steady habit (8% of eating occasions), with shoppers increasingly choosing “semi-homemade” mixes and finish-at-home products for value and convenience. Brand Deal: Barilla is acquiring better-for-you mac and cheese brand GOODLES, keeping it independently run while aiming to scale internationally. Food Safety Reminder: A USDA-based guide warns against unsafe thawing and cooling habits that can push food into the “danger zone.” Local Food Events: Romsey Food Fair returns Sept. 6 with live demos and stalls; Whitewater Place care home raised £300 for St Michael’s Hospice via resident-made fig and walnut granola. Global Flavors & Travel: East Asia tourism leaders back “net zero” and AI-powered, gastronomy-focused local circuits; Cebu’s pintos tradition gets a spotlight. Health Watch: Florida cyclosporiasis cases tick up in Manatee County; dengue cases surge in Florida as mosquito-borne illness spreads. Dining & Culture: A Spanish small-plates spot, Picala, leans into NA cava and sangria; and “Night at the Gas Station” brings fine dining to a BP station with craft mocktail pairings.