Global Scans · Food & Agriculture · Weekly Summary

• [New] The foodservice segment is projected to grow at a 9.36% CAGR, powered by Dubai's hotel pipeline and the rapid scaling of international fast-food franchises. Mordor Intelligence
• [New] The UN estimates that 12.9 million people in the region risk food insecurity due to the drop in rainfall. / Ethiopia News Decoder
• [New] Farm-level wheat prices are expected to rise 17.1% in 2026 following a large projected reduction in U.S. wheat production. Ag Bull Trading
• [New] As food prices in general continue to rise, due to climate change disruption and geopolitical unrest, prior research from Madre Brava shows that the gap in price between meat and beans in the UK has widened, making plant sources of protein the most economical choice. Plant Based Health Professionals UK
• [New] Analysts debate how severe and widespread the consequences will be for food production, with some saying that an already hotter climate plus a super El Nino could degrade food production across the entire planet. Atlantic Council
• [New] University of Queensland researchers find microalgae could recycle cultivated meat waste and cut growth media costs significantly. CNS Media
• [New] The potential economic consequences are significant: the African Development Bank estimates that a Super El Nino could result in a US$ 10 billion to US$ 20 billion hit across African countries, with impacts extending to food and water security, infrastructure and economic activity. African Mining Market
• 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
• The CPF is aligned with Indonesia's commitment to building ecoregion food systems that are sustainable, healthy and resilient, and reducing poverty through the strengthening of food security and nutrition, as laid out in Government of Indonesia's 2025-2029 National Medium-Term Development Plan. TEMPO.CO
• Agriculture Victoria will invest in exceptional people and capabilities, ensuring highly skilled researchers and specialists drive the next generation of agricultural innovation. Agriculture Victoria
• By the mid-2020s, heat waves, floods, droughts, and other extreme weather events had become more frequent and severe across many parts of Asia, increasing risks to food security, water resources, infrastructure, and public health. EBSCO
• 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
• The functional food & beverages segment is projected to be the fastest-growing, registering a CAGR of 7.5% during 2026-2033, supported by rising demand for fortified and plant-based nutrition. Persistence Market Research
• 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
• 2026's El Nino, which is a naturally occurring pattern, could be one of the strongest ever recorded, with disruptions to weather, food supplies and economies. BBC News
• The latest IPCC report demonstrated that nature-based solutions such as reducing the destruction of forests and other ecosystems, restoring them, and improving the management of working lands, such as farms - are among the top five most effective strategies for mitigating carbon emissions by 2030. IUCN
• As Singapore pushes towards becoming a sustainable smart nation, Internet of Things technology will be crucial in enabling smart farms, households, transportation, and more. sptel
• Agricultural robotics will witness massive developments within the next decade regarding the increased penetration and integration into farming activities worldwide. Agri Business Review

Last updated: 29 September 2026