Brazil's food security policies have been a beacon of hope for many developing countries, largely due to the constitution and development of specific policies starting in President Lula's first term. foodtank.com/news/2025/07/h…

The rule-based global trade system is under stress with tariffs and trade policies being rewritten. In this week's ReThink Food, Jason Clay explores what this means for countries around the world and how we might use this opportunity for positive change. mailchi.mp/be3f672c1a56/2…

Financing food is complicated, and the needs are shifting faster than our systems are changing to accommodate them. In most parts of the world, food is still financed either by farmers or local lenders or by governments. weforum.org/stories/2025/0…

We are going to be hearing more about the impact of tariffs on food costs. Most of the information to date has focused on increased costs of imported food, but what this article suggests is the hidden costs of tariffs on domestic food production as well. nytimes.com/2025/08/01/bus…

Cocoa prices have skyrocketed in recent years, exceeding $10,000 per ton. In this week's ReThink Food newsletter, Jason Clay takes a look at the factors behind the market shift and what it means for other climate-impacted commodities. mailchi.mp/b9d3ff6276a9/2…

As global development has increased and per capita income has risen, demand for meat and edible oil has risen. Both trends have increased because of urbanization, particularly in Asia. reuters.com/business/world…

In Africa, approximately 40% of food produced is not consumed, primarily because of on-farm or first-mile food loss rather than food waste. devex.com/news/alice-ruh…

Climate change in Africa will likely weaken small farmers’ resilience and capacity to adapt to supply chain disruptions, especially those who rely on rain-fed agriculture or have limited access to resources and markets. frontiersin.org/journals/susta…

A new "superfood" for bees looks like a promising approach for not just maintaining, but strengthening and growing global bee populations. bbc.com/news/articles/…

The International Cotton Advisory Committee issued a statement this week about decreasing production resulting from weather variability and increased heat. In this week's ReThink Food, Jason Clay looks at what this means for the industry. Read more: mailchi.mp/a0c47f79bc0a/2…

With water becoming scarcer globally due to climate change, we all need to be more thoughtful about water use in our lives. phys.org/news/2025-08-i…

We all want to see a more sustainable, resilient and renewable food system based on science and economics. And we need to scale quickly. ft.com/content/fcb81d…

In addition to weather and climate change, US farmers now need to worry about many off-farm issues. In this week's ReThink Food, Jason Clay break down the increasingly complex challenges farmers face, including rising equipment costs and tariff impacts. mailchi.mp/f1595de16fa4/2…

Could CRISPR technology help make Kernza more productive? If so, the benefits to the food system as well as to both producers and consumers would be enormous. nytimes.com/2025/09/07/bus…

Temperature and rainfall shifts are no longer occasional in the Indian state of Assam -- they are the new norm. In the past, good harvesters could pick 110 kg of leaves per day but now can only pick about 60 kg due to heat and lower productivity. reuters.com/investigates/s…

Russia sells its wheat around the world. While exports in July and August, rose slightly, volumes fell almost 40% year on year. In this week's ReThink Food, Jason Clay examines what this trend means for Russia and its war in Ukraine. mailchi.mp/75add759ff53/2…

CRISPR's impact on livestock is growing. One example: a UK company has used CRISPR to grow pigs resistant to a virus causing porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome. The US approved the technology and the pigs are expected to hit the market in 2026. nature.com/articles/d4158…

While developing countries have traditionally adopted highly processed snacks and sweets, more and more they are increasing their protein intake, and this is accelerating the demand globally for animal protein. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Undocumented workers in the US food sector have become a pivotal issue with the Trump administration and farmers alike. In this week's ReThink Food, Jason Clay takes a look at illegality in the food system and the impact of a reduced work force on farms. mailchi.mp/da2213c5a065/2…

Soy production and prices are not the only issues farmers face. The cost of inputs has also increased, including prices of fertilizer, chemicals, land, and equipment. In North Dakota, land prices have increased by 10% per year for the past decade. nytimes.com/2025/09/15/bus…