Climate change, wars, and trade disruptions push the world into a food crisis — here’s how it’s unfolding globally.
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Rising Prices
Staple foods such as rice, wheat, and corn have reached record-breaking prices in 2025. Families in both developing and developed nations are struggling to afford daily meals.
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Climate Change
Droughts in Africa, heatwaves in Europe, and floods in Asia have slashed agricultural yields, making food scarcer and costlier worldwide.
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Wars & Conflicts
The war in Ukraine has disrupted wheat and sunflower oil exports, pushing prices up across the Middle East and Africa where dependence on imports is high.
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Shipping Disruptions
Global supply chain delays, port blockages, and rising fuel costs have worsened the food shortage by slowing the delivery of essential grains and fertilizers.
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Africa Impact
Somalia, Sudan, and parts of the Sahel face catastrophic hunger, with millions depending on humanitarian aid for survival. Malnutrition is on the rise among children.
India, the world’s largest rice exporter, restricted exports to protect domestic supply, shaking global markets and causing shortages in countries reliant on imports.
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Latin America Impact
Inflation has hit food costs hard in Latin America. Countries like Argentina and Brazil see protests as families spend most of their income just on groceries.
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US & EU Struggle
Grocery bills in the US and Europe have soared. Middle-class families cut back on fresh produce and meat, while food banks report record demand.