Global Scans · Zero Hunger · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.

• [New] An H5N 1 pandemic could be economically disastrous for agriculture, threatening food security worldwide. The Walrus
• [New] General Mills executives do not expect consumer spending to rebound any time soon, but they are betting investments in product remarkability, including functional nutrition, bold flavours and nostalgia, will pay off by driving growth - even in categories that remain soft. FoodNavigator-USA.com
• [New] As climate change and population growth continue to challenge global agriculture, research-driven sustainable farming solutions will play a critical role in building a resilient and environmentally responsible agricultural future. Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
• [New] Authorities expect progress in the digitalization of agriculture in 2026, alongside the launch of the Central Plain project aimed at promoting medium - and large-scale farming and attracting private investment. Business in Cameroon
• [New] Agriculture experts are expecting a 32% abandonment of winter wheat in the U.S. this year. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
• [New] Qatar is explicitly seeking reliable long-term supply partners - not spot importers - as part of its Qatar National Food Security Strategy 2030 official framework. Atlantic International Business Network
• [New] Qatar has launched its Qatar National Food Security Strategy 2030, an official, seven-year, multi-initiative roadmap to transform the way the country sources, produces, and secures its food supply. Atlantic International Business Network
• [New] The companion nutrition segment, worth $4.1 billion in 2025, is forecast to more than triple to $13 billion over the next decade. AgFunderNews
• [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] Ensuring safe water access is critical to improving food security, reducing health risks, and supporting healthier communities worldwide. EurekAlert!
• [New] The world risks facing a deeper food security crisis in 2026 and 2027 unless governments act quickly to cushion the impact of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, the head of the Food and Agriculture Organization has warned. The Daily Star
• [New] Food security is expected to worsen sharply during the June-September 2026 lean season, with 5.4 million people projected to be in Phase 3 or above, including 1.6 million people in Phase 4. Food Security Portal
• [New] The Department of Agriculture (USDA) now expects food-at-home prices - government-speak for groceries - to increase by 3.2% in 2026, almost double what it forecasted in January. PYMNTS.com
• [New] Climate change is increasing risk to agricultural productivity, supply chains, and food security across Latin America and the Caribbean. GrowingIL
• [New] Lower crop harvests, smaller fishing hauls and livestock casualties from extreme weather can threaten global food security and push up prices. Fortune
• [New] Asia is predicted to be one of the regions most exposed, with intensifying heat and drought predicted to put major stresses on agriculture, power grids and water supplies. The Guardian
• [New] Shifting the US food system to localized food sovereignty with access to farmland and farming resources for Indigenous Native American, Black and other farmers of colour will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. NOFA/Mass
• [New] The lack of a universally accepted definition of regenerative agriculture could make corporate claims harder to verify, increasing the risk of greenwashing. CNS Media
• [New] Wheat yields fall by more than 5% for every degree of warming - a quiet threat to the food security that India spent generations building. The New Indian Express

Last updated: 15 June 2026