Sustainability Strategy: Imperial College London rolled out its Sustainable Imperial Strategy 2026–2031, aiming to turn research and education into measurable net-zero and biodiversity progress. Plant-Based Foods: Bayou Best Foods acquired German plant-based seafood maker BettaF!sh, with plans to push plant-based shrimp into Europe and expand each other’s product reach. Payments & Retail Tech: AerPay rebranded from SignaPay Direct, positioning its Dual Pricing program as a way for merchants to cut card-acceptance costs; SBD Automotive also launched a new Digital Hub to improve access to its mobility research. Foodservice Launches: Sbarro debuted a limited-time Spicy Calabrian Pepperoni and Sausage pizza featuring Hormel’s Calabrian chili lineup. Consumer Finance Policy: The UK FCA warned AI could reshape financial advice by 2030, potentially helping close the advice gap while raising new consumer-protection and competition issues. Local Shopping Openings: Marks & Spencer reopened a bigger Bankside store with an expanded bakery and a sushi counter; ALPHAMEGA opened a new Express in Peyia, and Bean Bar added a pop-up inside an Alphamega hypermarket in Linopetra. Health & Regulation: IDMA argued nutraceuticals should stay OTC to support preventive healthcare, while a new US Medicaid work rule could force recipients to document eligibility. Tech in Everyday Goods: A report says consumer-goods giants are using AI in shampoo and cookies R&D and marketing to speed product development and testing.