Our Scans · (LF.12) 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] Aleph Farms expects its Singapore production line to be operational in the first half of 2027, launching with select restaurant partners. CNS Media
• [New] Global natural diamond production is forecast to remain in the range of approximately 100 million carats in 2026, down from over 150 million carats less than a decade ago, reflecting the depletion of legacy mines, limited new discoveries, and the suspension or closure of several mines industry-wide. News Powered by Cision
• [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] 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] East and Southern Africa face substantial risks, particularly where upcoming rainy seasons are critical for food production. UN News
• [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] Near-term trend for egg suggests regionally divergent movement, with China expected to remain firm on tighter supply cycles while India stays range-bound with mild downside risk depending on consumption recovery. Procurement Resource
• [New] Consumption of green tea was associated with a lower risk of esophageal cancer in a case-control study of esophageal cancer patients in Shanghai. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] In a population-based case-control study in Shanghai, China, consumption of green tea was associated with a reduced risk of lung cancer among non-smoking women and the risk decreased with increasing consumption. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Avocado consumption could lower LDL cholesterol and LDL particle levels. ScienceDaily
• [New] Penn State researchers demonstrated several years ago that avocado consumption could reduce LDL cholesterol and levels of LDL particles. SciTechDaily
• [New] Asia Pacific represents the high-growth regional opportunity for grass-fed beef exporters, driven by the emergence of a protein-affluent middle class across China, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore that is increasingly adopting premium Western-style beef consumption patterns. Persistence Market Research
• [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
• 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
• Mexico has a portfolio of investment opportunities in strategic agro-industrial and bioenergy chains, aimed at increasing the added value of production and improving the competitiveness of the rural sector. HandInHand
• In rare earth refining, new projects in the United States and production increases in Malaysia reduced the share of the top supplier from over 90% in 2023 to 85% in 2025, and if planned projects come online as scheduled, it is projected to fall to 70% by 2035. IEA
• Disruptions in component manufacturing, international logistics, and raw material availability have increased production costs, extended delivery timelines, and delayed the deployment of medical drone fleets across healthcare systems worldwide. Straits Research
• Domestic fluid milk consumption in 2026 is expected to decline by 0.5%, continuing a long-term downward trend. Economic Development & Finance Authority

Last updated: 10 August 2026