Global Scans · Food & Agriculture · Weekly Summary

• [New] Japan's trajectory through 2033 is expected to grow steadily as MAFF biological farming support programs scale and farm consolidation drives professional agronomy advisory adoption. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Germany's trajectory is expected to accelerate as CAP eco-scheme financial incentives progressively reward biological input adoption and Farm to Fork targets approach enforcement timelines. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Global meat consumption has tripled over the past 50 years and is expected to increase due to rising incomes and population growth, particularly in emerging economies. SAGE Journals
• [New] Cultivated meat will be five times cheaper than traditional meat products by 2030 and ten times cheaper by 2035. SAGE Journals
• [New] The Food and Agriculture Organization projects global processed food production to increase by 40% by 2050, supported by urbanization and changing dietary preferences across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Global food production will need to increase by nearly 50% by 2050 to meet rising demand, encouraging investment in efficient ingredient production technologies. Straits Research
• In the UK, we could expect to enjoy 10 years more life by eating more whole grains, nuts and fruits and less sugar-sweetened beverages and processed meats. HuffPost UK
• WK Kellogg will eliminate artificial colours from its full cereal portfolio by the end of 2026, using natural alternatives from fruit, vegetable, and other plant-based sources. CNS Media
• The largest sweetener opportunities lie in Asia-Pacific, where demand for healthier food and drink is climbing fast. CNS Media
• West and Central Africa are at risk with food insecurity projected to increase by 12%, affecting nearly six million additional people. UN News
• Asia and the Pacific could see significant impacts in several already vulnerable countries with an estimated 8.2 million additional people facing acute food insecurity. UN News
• Latin America and the Caribbean could see one of the sharpest rises in food insecurity, with more than 16 million people affected. UN News
• The 2026-2027 El Nino could push at least 49 million more people into acute food insecurity by the end of 2027. UN News
• El Nino is a massive threat to the food security of millions who are already vulnerable. UN News
• When compared to an extremely optimistic benchmark projecting reduced environmental impacts of conventional animal agriculture by 2030, cultivated meat produced using renewable energy can reduce the carbon footprint of beef by up to 92%, pork by 44%, and be competitive with chicken. The Good Food Institute
• Farmers across Europe are warning of a slump in food production and rising prices as crops from maize to salads suffer as a result of extreme heat, drought and wildfires. The Guardian
• Aleph Farms expects its Singapore production line to be operational in the first half of 2027, launching with select restaurant partners. CNS Media

Last updated: 25 August 2026