Global Scans · Food & Agriculture · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2028, the Scottish Government will deliver an end-to-end digital solution for issuing licences, permits, authorizations and certificates in areas such as food standards and education. UKAuthority
• [New] Food delivery GMV is projected to reach $23 billion, with revenue nearing $2.4 billion in 2025. Bain
• [New] By 2028, autonomous farming operations will become commercially viable at scale. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' (Defra) upcoming Circular Economy Growth Plan will drive England's transition away from a take-make-waste model by promoting resource efficiency, reducing waste and supporting green jobs and infrastructure. GOV.UK
• [New] Multiple deli meat products sold in two Australian states have been recalled over fears of possible listeria contamination. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] From automated vertical farms to soil-free film farming, Japan is developing technologies that could revolutionise global agriculture, reducing land, water, and labour use while empowering small farmers. Euronews
• [New] Food prices are projected to increase by 3.0% in 2025, suggesting that some upstream cost pressures may be passed on to consumers. Statesman-Examiner
• [New] Nearly 50% of food and beverage companies plan significant investments in AI and supply chain technologies in 2026. Food Business News
• [New] By 2030, expect to see cultivated meat available in mainstream restaurants and grocery stores across North America, Europe, and Asia. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Advanced open-ocean aquaculture and mariculture farms, managed by autonomous systems, will provide a significant portion of the world's seafood without damaging fragile coastal ecosystems. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] By 2030, connectivity and data solutions could unlock $500 billion in additional value for the global food system through optimized production. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Action is needed now to reduce ultra-processed food in diets worldwide because of their threat to health, say international experts in a global review of research. BBC News
• [New] Asia Pacific will exhibit the highest CAGR as a result of increasing consumer electronics demand, favorable government policies, and growing IoT deployment in industries such as healthcare and agriculture. Polaris
• [New] A nuclear winter scenario could destroy agriculture worldwide, dipping millions into starvation. Modern Diplomacy
• [New] Some 3.6 billion people - almost half the world's population - are already severely threatened by the consequences of climate change: droughts, floods, extreme heat and growing food insecurity. Deutsche Welle

Last updated: 25 November 2025