Food poverty pressure: The Right to Food Commission wrapped up evidence in Glasgow, with speakers blaming a “destitution by design” social security system for worsening access to essentials and damaging children’s nutrition and health. World Cup food & drink buzz: Hollywood Bowl is offering free bowling games for fans with the surnames Kane or Bellingham during England’s group stage, with food and drinks on-site. Taste of London: Taste of London returns June 17-21 with top chefs, Taste Exclusives, free samples, masterclasses and DJ-backed bars in Regent’s Park. Plant-based meal kit growth: Grubby says it’s moving into a new chapter after starting as office lunches and evolving into a fully plant-based meal kit service. Fresh produce trade risk: The Fresh Produce Consortium warns the UK–EU SPS deal could add £300m-plus in fresh produce costs by shifting burdens onto rest-of-world supply chains. Local food businesses under strain: A Birmingham “cake shed” viral business fears councils’ street trading licence rules could force closures, while Costa Coffee in Tadcaster is set to shut this weekend. Drink-driving warning: A survey flags that one in four Brits know someone likely to drink and drive during the World Cup, with pubs expected to stay open later for matches. MasterChef UK: British-Jamaican chef Jhané Gibson wins MasterChef UK 2026, bringing Caribbean flavours to the final.