Goldman Sachs warns Southeast Asia could face a food supply shock due to rising oil and fertilizer prices from the Middle East conflict and a potential strong El Niño in late 2026. The bank estimates combined shocks could add 1-2.1 percentage points to food inflation.
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins stated the US food supply is not at risk from the return of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite to Texas. Despite new cases in livestock and a dog, Rollins assured that the pest can be treated and the US has a plan to eradicate it, similar to efforts 50 years ago.
The Cold Chain Federation warns the UK's food supply system is at risk due to fuel shortages, cyber attacks, extreme weather, and international conflicts, urging the government to prioritize resilience amid critical infrastructure concerns.
India faces an extreme summer with temperatures exceeding 45C, causing deaths, straining food supply, and exacerbating health issues. Despite warnings, tree-felling continues, and the government's response is criticized as inadequate and politically motivated.
Extreme heat is severely impacting global food systems, threatening crop yields, livestock, and farmers' ability to work, according to a UN report. This crisis puts over a billion livelihoods at risk and highlights the urgent need for adaptation and climate action.
