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] Without a sustained push to address the structural drivers of hunger, the world's most fragile countries will continue to bear a disproportionate share of the global hunger burden well into 2026. Al Jazeera
• [New] In 2026, Samsung could go deeper into skin-based detection, with broader nutrition insights and potentially even noninvasive glucose monitoring - one of the long-standing holy grails of wearable health tech that may finally be showing progress. CNet
• [New] Carbon credit revenues in regenerative agriculture could reach several billion dollars annually by 2030, incentivizing widespread adoption and catalyzing investment in novel management practices. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The economies of the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Africa are heavily dependent on agriculture, presenting expansive opportunities due to extensive degraded soils and increasing food demand. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The U.S. bioeconomy in food, agriculture, and manufacturing, based largely on sustainable proteins through fermentation and cultivated meat, is projected to reach $416 billion by 2030, supported by innovations that could create thousands of jobs and enhance food security. IFF
• [New] The future of plant breeding will increasingly integrate genetics, biotechnology and advanced data analysis to accelerate the development of more productive, resilient and sustainable crops capable of addressing climate change and global food security challenges. Seed World
• [New] With investigations ongoing and trust yet to be fully rebuilt in Nutrition, the coming quarters will be a key test of whether Nestle's RIG-led strategy can continue to deliver, or whether recent crises leave a deeper mark on growth. FoodNavigator.com
• [New] Fortifying staple foods can dramatically reduce global nutrient deficiencies at minimal cost, but gaps persist, and the risk of excess intake underscores the need for smarter, more balanced nutrition strategies. News-Medical
• [New] The events around Iran have had a negative impact on almost all areas around the world, and millions of people will be affected by poverty and hunger.
• [New] The Food and Agriculture Organization predicts steady demand in rural parts of Africa and Latin Americ, a where traditional smoking practices remain prevalent. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The unresolved US-Iran conflict, including naval blockades and sanctions, continues to affect key agricultural inputs like fertilizer, oil, and grains, putting global food security at risk. CNS Media
• [New] In East and Southern Africa, 17.7 million more people could cross the hunger threshold. African Agribusiness
• [New] Sixteen hunger hotspots have been identified by the FAO and WFP, with six at the highest concern level where populations face imminent risk of famine: Sudan, Gaza, South Sudan, Yemen, Mali, and Haiti. African Agribusiness
• [New] A prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could result in a global food catastrophe, the Food and Agriculture Organization has warned, as shipments of critical agricultural inputs remain blocked in the key waterway due to the US-Israel war on Iran. Al Jazeera
• [New] Global agriculture is highly exposed to the waterway blockage, risking higher commodity prices and food inflation. Al Jazeera
• [New] The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) funding would be cut by nearly half, risking crucial research initiatives that help producers transition to organic practices and maintain organic certification. Organic Farmers Association
• [New] Sectoral Collapse: Agriculture is the most vulnerable, with potential for 25% output losses in key regions like the U.S. Midwest by 2050. Families for a Livable Climate
• [New] The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has constituted a Special Task Force on Agriculture to strengthen India's agricultural resilience amid global disruptions. Guidely
• [New] An El Nino could pose a threat to food security amid a number of other global crises - including price spikes for fuel and fertilizer due to the Iran war. Time
• [New] With the conflict involving Iran raising concerns about supply disruptions, global markets are reacting quickly, and agriculture is directly in the firing line. African farming
• [New] FAO emphasized that while current supply conditions remain stable, prolonged geopolitical tensions could create significant risks for global food security in the coming months. EnviroNews
• [New] Southeast Asian rice production across Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia faces fertiliser access constraints that could reduce yields during upcoming planting cycles, threatening regional food security and potentially triggering export restrictions that amplify global supply tightness. Unbreakable Ventures
• [New] Financial stability in spotlight amid higher energy and fertilizer prices, supply-chain disruptions and above-target inflationAccording to the FAO, the most vulnerable countries in terms of agriculture are Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Kenya, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Sudan and Tanzania. Emerging Market Skeptic

Last updated: 27 April 2026