Global Scans · Food & Agriculture · Weekly Summary

• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] The largest sweetener opportunities lie in Asia-Pacific, where demand for healthier food and drink is climbing fast. CNS Media
• [New] West and Central Africa are at risk with food insecurity projected to increase by 12%, affecting nearly six million additional people. UN News
• [New] 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
• [New] Latin America and the Caribbean could see one of the sharpest rises in food insecurity, with more than 16 million people affected. UN News
• [New] The 2026-2027 El Nino could push at least 49 million more people into acute food insecurity by the end of 2027. UN News
• [New] El Nino is a massive threat to the food security of millions who are already vulnerable. UN News
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] Aleph Farms expects its Singapore production line to be operational in the first half of 2027, launching with select restaurant partners. CNS Media
• [New] Ingredion's Texture & Healthful Solutions business recorded its ninth consecutive quarter of sales volume growth, even as softer food and beverage demand and operational disruption weighed on its traditional North American ingredients portfolio. CNS Media
• [New] South America offers opportunities in food, beverage, and agricultural supply chains, while the Middle East and African markets are adopting cloud transportation and visibility tools as infrastructure investment and cross-border e-commerce expand. Mordor Intelligence
• [New] In Uganda, the poultry sector is anticipated to grow to approximately 175 million birds by 2050, with consumption expected to increase by 320% and 240% for chicken meat and eggs, respectively. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Globally, poultry meat is expected to grow at the highest rate, at 121%, with eggs following at 65%. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Food prices are expected to continue rising through 2026. Armstrong Economics
• [New] The Middle East and Africa region is projected to showcase steady growth during the forecast period due to harsh climatic conditions, water scarcity, and the need to improve food self-sufficiency. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa face limited access to irrigation, agricultural inputs, and modern technologies, combined with weak adaptive capacity and inadequate infrastructure, which drives rising food prices, reduced dietary diversity, and increased risks of hunger and malnutrition. Mapshock
• [New] The UNSDG2 aims to end hunger, and achieve food and nutrition security within a sustainable agricultural system by 2030. PubMed Central (PMC)

Last updated: 11 August 2026