Our Scans · (LF.2) 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] South Korea: Demand for mood-support botanicals in South Korea is projected to rise at 5.5% CAGR through 2036, supported by growing interest in cognitive wellness products, functional nutrition trends, and increasing adaptogen consumption. FactMr
• [New] Japan: Demand for mood-support botanicals in Japan is expected to grow at 8.4% CAGR through 2036 due to rising focus on stress reduction, aging population wellness needs, growing sleep-support product demand, and increasing adoption of premium functional nutrition products. FactMr
• [New] Sustainable nutrition is increasingly under pressure as consumers demand more environmentally friendly health solutions, with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development deadline looming, with less than four years remaining. CNS Media
• [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] 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] 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] An H5N 1 pandemic could be economically disastrous for agriculture, threatening food security worldwide. The Walrus
• [New] Lower crop harvests, smaller fishing hauls and livestock casualties from extreme weather can threaten global food security and push up prices. Fortune
• [New] Agmatix points to the long-run role of precision agriculture and notes a McKinsey estimate that selected production practices supported by technology could cut greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 20% by 2050. Mean CEO's BLOG
• [New] Startups like Beehive and Sensegrass offer models that could be adapted for the Brazilian context, where agriculture represents a significant share of GDP and exposure to climate risk is a constant concern for both producers and investors. Metodo Viral
• [New] Africa-focused Islamic infrastructure finance, particularly Sukuk-backed projects in energy, transport, and agriculture, represents another high-impact opportunity. alhudacibe
• [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] 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] As the planet warms over the long term, heat's effects on agriculture will worsen exponentially. News Tribune
• [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] FVGC will continue to advocate for a strategy that recognizes the central role of domestic fruit and vegetable production in Canada's food security. FVGC
• [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] Fermentation will continue to play a central role in delivering reliable nutrition for a growing global population. CNS Media

Last updated: 15 June 2026