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  • [New] Global demand for animal-based foods is projected to increase by nearly 70% by 2050 due to population growth and rising incomes, placing immense pressure on land and water resources. Market Data Forecast
  • [New] Rise in food security pressures driven by climate volatility and a global population expected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050 are compelling both public and private stakeholders to prioritise platform-based agricultural solutions at an unprecedented pace. Persistence Market Research
  • [New] This year's (2026-2027) El Nino weather phenomenon can significantly affect global commodities, and food price inflation can be expected, especially if it is confirmed to be what is commonly known as a 'Super El Nino'. SeafoodNews
  • [New] 89% of chief economists expect global growth to weaken over the coming year and 94% expect inflation to increase, principally because of higher energy and food prices. Crawford School of Public Policy
  • [New] Recurring harvest failures in breadbasket regions threaten global food production, and more frequent extreme weather impacts resource availability. GOV.UK
  • [New] Niger faces increasing disaster and crisis risks from natural hazards, climate change, epidemics, food insecurity, and conflict-related shocks. fundsforNGOs - Grants and Resources for Sustainability
  • [New] In 2026, events will increasingly focus on sustainability, climate-smart agriculture, digitalization, mechanization, and agribusiness growth, so forward-thinking stakeholders should not miss them. AgroCentric
  • [New] Key Dynamic & Vulnerability: Oil exporters (Nigeria, Angola) get a boost; non-oil economies face higher fuel and fertilizer costs, worsening food insecurity. LinkedIn
  • [New] El Nino-related weather risks later in 2026 could further threaten food production and food security in countries already facing severe food crises. CNS Media
  • [New] International food companies have increasingly sought opportunities to invest in African agricultural supply chains as global demand for sustainable sourcing and traceability continues to grow. flavorist.com
  • [New] As food cold chain infrastructure expands rapidly across Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa to reduce post-harvest losses, estimated by the FAO at 14% of food production globally, ammonia refrigeration demand is projected to grow substantially through 2033. Persistence Market Research
  • [New] Industry Impact: Weather-related agricultural risks are increasing uncertainty for grain-dependent food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers across Oceania. flavorist.com
  • [New] Australia is one of the world's largest wheat exporters, making weather-related production risks highly significant for both domestic and international food markets. flavorist.com
  • [New] Australia has increasingly focused on strengthening local food-processing capabilities following years of supply-chain disruptions and rising logistics costs. flavorist.com
  • [New] Industry Impact: Rising investment in food processing and agrifood technology is creating long-term growth opportunities for flavour suppliers, ingredient manufacturers, and food innovators throughout Africa. flavorist.com
  • [New] Industry Impact: Increased investment capacity could stimulate food-processing projects, ingredient manufacturing, and agrifood infrastructure development throughout Africa. flavorist.com
  • [New] For the food and flavour industry, enhanced trade and investment ties with China represent potential opportunities for export growth, ingredient production, and supply-chain development. flavorist.com
  • [New] Brazilian food giant BRF reported expectations that World Cup-related sales could rise by as much as 50% compared with the 2022 tournament. flavorist.com
  • [New] Agmatix points to the long-run role of precision agriculture and notes a McKinsey estimate that selected production practices supported by technology could cut greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 20% by 2050. Mean CEO's BLOG
  • [New] Demand for biofuels is likely to leap by nearly a third in 2026, which could send food price inflation soaring further and push the world closer to a global food crisis. The Guardian
  • [New] Climate change is a major threat to the small-scale fishing communities, particularly in South Asia, a region characterized by widespread coastlines, extreme population density, and high dependence on marine resources for food, income, and employment. Ocean Acidification

Last updated: 19 June 2026



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