Gaza Starvation Crisis: 20,000 Children Treated for Malnutrition; Natural Disasters Cause $131 Billion in Losses Over 20,000 Gaza children treated for acute malnutrition between April and mid-July 2025. Natural disasters caused $131 billion in losses in first half of 2025. Texas and Sonora collaborate with USDA to combat screwworm threat to US cattle. Total 138 words · 1 min readRead Details17 hours ago4
Coffee Crisis: Climate Change Threatens Production; Millions of Farmers Face Economic Hardship On July 27, 2025, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu spoke at the UNFSS+4 event, stressing the need to transform the global coffee value chain, as up to 50% of coffee-growing regions may be unsuitable by 2050. He noted over 25 million farmers rely on coffee, with half earning less than $3.20 daily, impacting food prices. Mon, 9:58 PM1
UK Fresh Produce Imports Face Water Stress by 2050; Heatwaves Impacting Salad Quality and Supply A July 25, 2025 report warns that by 2050, 72% of UK fresh produce imports from top suppliers will face extreme water stress due to climate change. This threatens food supply stability amid rising temperatures in key countries like Spain and Peru. In weeks 26/27 of 2025, Burgmühle Salate und Gemüse GmbH reported heatwave-induced quality issues and higher wastage in leafy salads, risking procurement amid pesticide restrictions. This affects fresh food supply chains and prices. Sat, 9:57 PM2
Philippines Typhoon Threatens Crops; Brazil Potato Harvest Hit by Heat and Pests Typhoon Emong is forecast to make landfall in the Ilocos Region, Philippines, with maximum sustained winds of 120 kph. Heavy rain and strong winds are likely to impact rice and corn crops, potentially affecting food prices. Brazil's potato harvest in Cristalina is expected to be shortened due to heat and pests, with only about 40% of the crop anticipated to be harvested. Elevated temperatures and heavy rainfall impacted the crop, potentially affecting potato supply and prices. Thu, 9:57 PM2
South Sudan Food Crisis; USDA Grants Florida $675M for Hurricane Recovery South Sudan food crisis threatens 7.7 million; WFP needs $274M to continue aid. USDA grants Florida $675M for hurricane recovery from Idalia, Debby, Helene, and Milton. Rising vegetable prices impact restaurants due to climate change, energy costs, labor shortages. Total 163 words · 1 min readRead DetailsJul 23, 9:57 PM4
South Korea Watermelon Prices Surge After Floods; Taiwan Caps Cabbage Prices Post-Typhoon South Korea's watermelon prices surged 44.6% to 30,866 won due to heavy rainfall. Taiwan capped cabbage prices at NT$90 after Typhoon Danas impacted vegetable production. Ukraine cherry prices rose 10% to 150-220 UAH/kg due to supply shortages. Total 135 words · 1 min readRead DetailsJul 22, 9:57 PM3
Climate Change Fuels Global Food Price Hikes; UK Households Face Rising Food Inflation On July 20, 2025, scientists warned that climate change is driving up global food prices, potentially leading to malnutrition and unrest. Extreme weather events have already caused significant price increases, such as a 300% spike in cocoa prices. In the UK, food price inflation is expected to peak at 5.1% in late summer 2025, affecting millions of households. Food price inflation reached 5.2% in June 2025, the highest since January 2024. Jul 22, 10:03 AM12