Food Supply Archives

Iowa Egg Farm with 1.1 Million Hens Shut Down by Bird Flu Outbreak

One of the largest egg farms in America has been shut down due to a bird flu outbreak, according to reports. Iowa agriculture officials warned that Thanksgiving shortages should be expected after the outbreak of avian influenza was detected at a large commercial egg-laying farm on Monday. The outbreak is…

German Food Producers Warn of ‘Serious’ Shortages

Food producers in Germany are warning of "serious" shortages as the global industry faces the "worst crisis since the end of the Second World War." German frozen and fresh food producers are raising the alarm, warning that they are unable to cope with soaring energy costs. According to the German outlet Die…

Fertilizer Crisis Could Slash Global Grain Production by 40%, UN Food Official Warns

A top United Nations (UN) food official has warned that high prices and shortages of fertilizer could slash global grain production by upward of 40 percent. The fertilizer crisis is already putting a heavy burden on the food supply chain as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues. For farmers around the…

Another Two Fertilizer Plants Shut Down in Europe over High Gas Prices

Two more fertilizer plants have been forced to shut down in Europe over high gas prices, placing further strain on the farming industry and global food supply chain. The exorbitant cost of natural gas and other fuels was reportedly behind the pair of fertilizer production facilities in Poland closing their…

China Locks Down World’s Largest Wholesale Port, Threatening Global Supply Chain Disruption

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has locked down the port of Yiwu City in East China, the world's largest wholesale hub, according to reports. China placed Yiwu, a city of 1.85 million people, under lockdown in response to a new outbreak of COVID-19. Meanwhile, the CCP has also placed the…

World’s Largest Chemical Company to Cut Key Fertilizer Ingredient Production

The world’s largest chemical company, Germany’s BASF, is set to further cut production of key fertilizer ingredient ammonia. BASF cited energy shortages for the reduction. The move comes as the farming industry is already battling with shortages of fertilizer, water, and other essentials amid soaring gas prices. “We are reducing…

Wheat Prices Fall to Pre-War Levels after Russia-Ukraine Deal to Unblock Exports

The global price of wheat has fallen to pre-Russian invasion levels following the Friday announcement that Russia and Ukraine have struck a deal to unblock exports. Global wheat prices fell by 6 percent on Friday following the deal between Ukraine and Russia. The drop has brought prices of the staple…

Water Cuts Devastate U.S Farms in Another Blow to Food Supply

Water cuts in California are devastating farms in the region, with thousands of acres of prime U.S. farmland literally turning to dust, according to reports. While California is currently suffering a major drought, farmers and industry officials say the current water shortages are due to poor water management in the…