Food & Ingredients Reform: Vermont Nut Free Chocolates says it will phase out artificial dyes and switch to plant-based colors across products by end of 2026, responding to growing demand for “natural” ingredients. Consumer Costs & Inflation: US CPI hit 4.2% in May, the highest in three years, driven largely by energy and gas prices—pressuring household budgets and travel spending. Sustainability Clarity: A large consumer consultation finds people still don’t understand sustainable fashion, with calls for better education, transparency, and plain-language guidance. Retail & Product Deals: M&S is cutting prices on dozens of everyday food items in the UK, signaling continued pressure on grocery margins and shopper affordability. AI in Consumer Life: Visa is embedding its payment network into ChatGPT so the AI can shop and pay on a user’s behalf, raising new questions about convenience, control, and privacy. Regulation Watch: UK MHRA says most respondents want major reform to AI regulation in healthcare, arguing current rules fall short on safety and governance. Data Center Scrutiny: Amazon says it’s increasing recycled water use and published water withdrawal figures for AWS, as communities demand more transparency. Sports Betting Push: Flutter expects strong customer additions as World Cup betting ramps up, pairing “education” with new prediction-market partnerships.