Global Scans · Responsible Consumption and Production · 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 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

• [New] Cost-competitive: At a production cost of $2.92 per pound, cultivated meat can be cost-competitive with some conventional meats by 2030 and serve as an affordable ingredient for plant-based and cultivated meat blends. The Good Food Institute
• [New] As cultivated meat production becomes more efficient beyond 2030 as the industry scales, further cost decreases, and environmental impact reductions are expected. The Good Food Institute
• [New] A life cycle assessment and techno-economic assessment (TEA) modeling a large-scale cultivated meat production facility in the year 2030 show that cultivated meat could have a lower carbon footprint and reduced overall environmental impacts, and be cost-competitive with, conventional meat. 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] East and Southern Africa face substantial risks, particularly where upcoming rainy seasons are critical for food production. UN News
• [New] In California, more than half of small reservoirs in maize-growing areas are filling up with sediment at a rate of more than 10% a year, which threatens local maize production. Live Science
• [New] The growth of poultry production faces challenges from infectious diseases, particularly viral infections, which are a significant threat to poultry production in Africa. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [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] Global per-capita alcohol consumption is falling across every region, with volumes potentially halving by 2050. Roland Berger
• [New] Applying estimated per-acre losses to Louisiana's approximately 367,761 crawfish acres suggests statewide losses could plausibly range from roughly $32 million to $76 million depending on the mix of production systems. American Farm Bureau Federation
• [New] Production of 60% of the global economy's physical inputs could be impacted by biomanufacturing, affecting trillions of dollars' worth of economic activity. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
• [New] If the global bioeconomy continues to transition beyond specialty healthcare markets toward commodity materials and products, economic needs will shift heavily toward industrial-scale production infrastructure. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
• [New] By End User: Polymer producers are forecast to hold 32.0% share in 2026 driven by the use of reactive extrusion to adjust resin performance within the production process. FactMr
• [New] Domestic fluid milk consumption in 2026 is expected to decline by 0.5%, continuing a long-term downward trend. Economic Development & Finance Authority
• [New] Mexico's corn production is forecast to decline in marketing year 2026/27 as higher input costs and low domestic prices weigh on planting decisions. Economic Development & Finance Authority
• [New] Several Chinese EV giants are shaping up as formidable competitors, as both BYD and CATL have announced plans to initiate small-scale production of solid-state EV batteries in 2027. Engadget
• [New] Production Systems revenue of $3.77 billion increased 7% sequentially, driven by strong growth in Latin America, Europe & Africa, Asia and North America, despite a decline in the Middle East due to disruptions associated with the regional conflict. Las Vegas Sun
• [New] For protein, forecasts are for a 50% increase in meat production on twice as less arable land by 2050 in order to supply global nutritional demand. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Global REE production remains concentrated in a few countries, making supply chains vulnerable to disruption. AZOM
• [New] Disruptions in semiconductor manufacturing, geopolitical trade restrictions, and logistics bottlenecks have increased production costs and extended lead times for LiDAR manufacturers worldwide. Straits Research
• [New] Global agricultural and fish production is projected to expand by 14% over the next decade. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Energy demand from datacenters will more than double by 2030 to about 945 terawatt-hours, more than the energy consumption of Japan. The Guardian

Last updated: 10 August 2026