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• [New] Nestle aims to source 50% of its key ingredients from farmers adopting regenerative agriculture practices by 2030. FoodNavigator.com
• [New] Global food demand will increase by 70% by 2050, with edible oil demand growing proportionally as caloric intake rises across developing economies in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, where palm oil is a primary cooking and food processing staple. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The global south has less capacity to absorb economic and other shocks, which not only reduce food security but also affect longer-term development ambitions, such as the African Union's Agenda 2063. ISS Africa
• [New] Stunting in children under five stands at 30.7%, making both malnutrition and food insecurity an intergenerational risk in Africa. ISS Africa
• [New] Africa remains a smaller user in absolute terms but is expected to record one of the fastest increases as livestock production expands to meet growing food demand. UNifeed
• [New] Climate risks in other countries are likely to impact UK food supply chains. GOV.UK
• [New] Ongoing challenges and risks could impact food availability in the UK in the future, whilst also highlighting areas of resilience. GOV.UK
• [New] In the UK, the main risks to food security are not long-term yield changes, but variability in food access due to supply-side disruptions from weather variability and potential cascading risks. GOV.UK
• [New] Warmer climates are linked to the spread of pests and diseases that threaten yields making formerly productive land less reliable for food cultivation and increasing systemic risks to global food supply chains. GOV.UK
• [New] Rising temperatures is likely to increase weather variability and the likelihood of extreme weather events, representing significant risks to UK food security. GOV.UK
• [New] The imperative to ensure global food security amid changing climate conditions presents substantial opportunities for agricultural resilience technologies including drought-tolerant crop varieties, precision agriculture systems, and climate-smart farming practices. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Fastest Growing Segment: Agricultural resilience technologies are projected to grow at a 20.3% CAGR through 2033, fueled by rising food demand, increasing climate-related yield risks, and accelerated adoption of climate-smart farming solutions. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Both the SAF and the RSF are using food as a weapon of war, blocking aid deliveries, starving the civilian population and disrupting farming activities, increasing significantly the risk of a looming famine. European Union Agency for Asylum
• Los Azules is being developed with the goal of becoming one of the world's first regenerative copper mines and achieving carbon neutrality by 2038. GlobeNewswire
• IFOAM Organics Europe and allied organizations have issued a joint statement warning against the misleading use of regenerative agriculture in corporate branding and EU policy. Agroforestry
• Climate change can disrupt global supply chains and threaten access to food, water and energy. Singapore Green Plan 2030
• The accelerating corporate sustainability procurement agenda among global FMCG companies, retailers, and food manufacturers is creating a significant commercial opportunity for producers and traders supplying RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil at price premiums. Persistence Market Research
• With appropriate regulatory support and technological advancements, insect-based proteins have the potential to significantly contribute to global food security and sustainability efforts. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Insects could help ease the potential problem of world food shortage. PubMed Central (PMC)
• As the global population dynamics shift, adopting innovative and sustainable food sources like insect-based proteins will be crucial to ensuring food security and economic stability in the affected regions. PubMed Central (PMC)
• The National Health Commission is expected to progressively expand its positive list of permitted functional food ingredients. Persistence Market Research
• The Canadian Food Inspection Agency framework is expected to expand approvals for marine-derived functional food ingredients. Persistence Market Research
• The development of new technology across the food production and value-added agriculture sector provides an opportunity for Canada to further strengthen its domestic food processing capacity. BNN Bloomberg

Last updated: 09 July 2026