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• [New] Trade disruptions have elevated prices for the key crop nutrients and stoked concerns in the US about food security. Insurance Journal
• [New] During 2025-2026, the U.S. Soybean Export Council's Soy Connext program increased industry collaboration around soy-based nutrition and functional ingredients, strengthening commercial opportunities for soy isoflavones. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Food and beverage manufacturers are moving beyond sugar reduction toward a more multifaceted reformulation brief, creating opportunities for ingredients that can simultaneously address sugar and carbohydrate content, fiber enrichment, calories, and product functionality. CNS Media
• [New] With President John Dramani Mahama prioritizing food security and higher yields under the Agriculture for Economic Transformation Agenda, deeper cooperation in fertilizers could support Ghana's drive to restore output and stabilize global cocoa markets. RUSSIA'S PIVOT TO ASIA
• [New] As consumer and retailer attention to food security sharpens, British grown provenance could shift from a marketing nicety to a genuine differentiator - particularly for private label ranges and premium tiers. Food and Drink Technology
• There are renewed warnings that threats to food and water security in the Pacific arising from a stronger than usual El Nino climate pattern will compound the shocks emanating from the ongoing Middle East conflict. Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
• In Sudan, the UN Security Council's August monthly forecast and the World Food Programme's country brief highlighted persistent famine risk across 14 areas, with conflict-driven displacement and blocked humanitarian access continuing to drive one of the world's largest hunger crises. Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
• A strong El Nino could raise global food commodity prices by as much as 9% within 16 months of onset and last for years longer. Time
• The rise of GLP-1 medications has created an opportunity for Nestle to serve consumers in new and different ways by offering convenient, nutritious food, beverage, and supplement options that can support their weight management goals. CNS Media
• Earlier in 2026, an ING analysis estimated that GLP-1 use would reduce European food demand by only 0.25% in 2026, although snacks, confectionery, and alcohol could face greater exposure. CNS Media
• The existential story: 9.7 billion people by 2050, constrained arable land, accelerating climate variability, and 820 million people currently food insecure. AI Business Weekly
• The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization project that international trade will become increasingly important to global food systems, with around 22% of calories consumed worldwide expected to cross international borders by 2034. The Astana Times
• Africa's food import bill, already above $50 billion, could exceed $110 billion by 2030 if structural inefficiencies persist. Africa Agricultural Network | The Face of African Agric
• A strengthening El Nino could intensify extreme heat, disrupt harvests, raise commodity prices and deepen food insecurity. Sustainable Finance
• Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region as governments are promoting digital agriculture to improve food security while using land and water more efficiently. Persistence Market Research
• As climate volatility continues to threaten global food security, resilient soil structures will remain the ultimate insurance policy for crop yields. MENA Colleges
• Fastest-growing Region: Asia Pacific projected to expand at a CAGR of 5.6%, supported by government-led sustainability policies and growth in food and pharmaceutical packaging sectors. Persistence Market Research
• Fine Size Soy Grits represent the fastest-growing segment, projected to achieve a CAGR of 7.0% from 2026 to 2032, owing to their integration into high-value food products such as protein bars and baked goods. 6wresearch
• Fastest Growing Region: Middle East & Africa is identified as the fastest-growing region through 2033, fueled by improving birth rates and rising awareness of infant nutrition in the GCC countries. Persistence Market Research
• UN awards new World Restoration Flagships in Brazil, Saudi Arabia and the Sahel, recognizing efforts to restore nearly 5 million hectares by 2030, boost food security, create jobs, strengthen climate resilience and combat land degradation. UNEP - UN Environment Programme

Last updated: 13 September 2026