Aquatic Testing Deal: AsedaSciences and Biobide signed an agreement to plug Biobide’s aquatic toxicity screening into the AsedaSciences 3RnD platform, aiming to streamline ordering and data management for chemical safety work. Heat-Driven Consumer Demand: With Europe in relentless heatwaves, Chinese firms are ramping up cooling products for export—some reports cite AC sales surging in parts of Europe by 300%+—and adjusting products and logistics for local needs. Toy Safety Push: A UK MP urged a faster ban on endocrine-disrupting chemicals in children’s toys, citing past harms from substances like lead. Pet Food Expansion: Godrej Pet Care launched Godrej Ninja pet food in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, pushing a pan-India rollout in India’s fast-growing packaged pet category. Shipping & Tariffs Watch: Maersk lifted its 2026 profit forecast, citing strong Far East container demand as US tariff pressures and forced-labor duty actions loom. Food Cost Pressure: Cyprus households face renewed food inflation pressure, with food prices rising faster than overall inflation. Recall/Consumer Safety: Thermos recalled products after reports of injuries tied to stoppers, adding to a busy week of consumer safety alerts. Logistics/Trade Enforcement: US CBP seized about $170k in automotive struts and shocks from China tied to fraudulent import documents. Retail Fulfillment: Advance Auto Parts expanded its OneRail partnership to support same-day, store-based fulfillment.