Global Scans · Food & Agriculture · Weekly Summary

• [New] 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)
• [New] 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)
• [New] The Canadian Food Inspection Agency framework is expected to expand approvals for marine-derived functional food ingredients. 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
• [New] Strengthening fisheries and aquaculture will be essential to meet growing demand, improve food security and sustain livelihoods across Africa. International AquaFeed
• [New] Stunting in children under five stands at 30.7%, making both malnutrition and food insecurity an intergenerational risk in Africa. ISS Africa
• [New] Changing rainfall patterns associated with El Nino are expected to bring drought to some regions and severe flooding to others, threatening harvests, livestock, water supplies and food production across Africa, Asia, the Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean. UN News
• [New] By 2050, global demand for food is expected to increase by 50% from 2010 levels. IEEE Spectrum
• [New] Stronger dairy and meat export revenues (meat exports up 7% to $13.2 B FY2026) and a softer NZD support the external balance, while Middle East oil volatility poses upside inflation risks. IC Your Trading Edge | Official Blog | Blog
• [New] International food companies have increasingly sought opportunities to invest in African agricultural supply chains as global demand for sustainable sourcing and traceability continues to grow. flavorist.com
• [New] Brazilian food giant BRF reported expectations that World Cup-related sales could rise by as much as 50% compared with the 2022 tournament. flavorist.com
• [New] The synthetic biology segment is predicted to witness the highest CAGR of 34.2% between 2026 and 2034 due to grassroots innovation in community labs and academic spin-outs developing programmable biological systems for personalized nutrition, environmental sensing, and cellular rejuvenation. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Rise in food security pressures driven by climate volatility and a global population expected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050 are compelling both public and private stakeholders to prioritise platform-based agricultural solutions at an unprecedented pace. Persistence Market Research
• [New] This year's (2026-2027) El Nino weather phenomenon can significantly affect global commodities, and food price inflation can be expected, especially if it is confirmed to be what is commonly known as a 'Super El Nino'. SeafoodNews
• [New] Functional pet treats and supplements, fresh and refrigerated pet food meal subscriptions, and personalized AI-driven nutrition platforms represent the three highest-growth investment vectors through 2034. IMARC Group
• [New] Fastest-Growing Country / Segment: Plant-based wet pet food is expected to grow at 8.9% CAGR during 2025-2032, reflecting rising demand for sustainable, clean-label, and health-oriented diets for pets. / Germany Persistence Market Research
• [New] Companies like Nestle, PepsiCo, and Unilever are using AI to forecast emerging food trends, test flavour and texture combinations virtually, and identify novel ingredients - particularly in high-growth categories like plant-based proteins, functional foods, and allergen-free formulations. Differ
• [New] In no particular order, Musk talks about humans becoming an interplanetary species using powerful rockets, deriving energy from orbiting solar farms and a future where humanoid robots do all the hard work (Musk estimates 1m of them will be deployed within the next five years). City AM
• [New] While the rest of the world will face higher food prices, the Gulf countries, which import up to 85% of their food, are still affected. Global Security Review
• [New] El Nino-related weather risks later in 2026 could further threaten food production and food security in countries already facing severe food crises. CNS Media
• [New] The factors that are expected to lead the worldwide culture of the meat industry are a growing trend toward innovation in cell culture, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability. Market Data Forecast
• In the most extreme case, when the CUR diet for men was optimized for nutrition and 2030 GHGE targets, plant-based alternatives increased by approximately 10000%, i.e., from 2 to 233 g / d for men, which is equivalent to a glass of soy milk a day. PubMed Central (PMC)

Last updated: 23 June 2026