Global Food Supply Chains in 2026: building resilience under pressure

 Global food supply chains are under growing pressure.

Climate volatility is disrupting agricultural production in key growing regions, while geopolitical tensions, sanctions and shifting trade relationships are reshaping how food moves around the world. Instability across energy markets, fertiliser supply and international shipping routes is also creating new risks for manufacturers, suppliers and retailers operating global food networks.

The Global Food Supply Chains in 2026 report explores how the industry is responding as resilience becomes an increasingly urgent priority.

You will learn:

• How geopolitical instability and sanctions regimes are reshaping global food trade and sourcing strategies
• Why climate volatility is creating new risks for agricultural production and ingredient availability
• How manufacturers and ingredient suppliers are building resilience through regenerative agriculture, agroforestry and farmer partnerships
• Why traceability, data transparency and digital infrastructure are becoming critical foundations for resilient supply chains

With contributions from Professor Chris Elliott (Queen’s University Belfast), Anthony Rapa (Blank Rome), CGIAR, Roberto Buttini and the Barilla Agronomy Research team, Julia Ocampo (Luker Chocolate), Roel van Poppel (ofi), Professor Manoj Dora (Anglia Ruskin University), Dr Mukesh Kumar (University of Cambridge), Cor Verdouw and Jack van der Vorst (Wageningen University & Research), Elizabeth Andoh-Kesson (GFSI) and Jason Clay (WWF), the report brings together perspectives from across agriculture, academia, policy and industry.

Read now to explore how the food industry is adapting to rising uncertainty and building more resilient global food supply chains for the future. >>>