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In an assessment for BBM Magazine, IGC Executive Director Arnaud Petit clarifies that while tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have heightened concerns over energy, freight and fertilizer markets, the disruption does not mirror the systemic grain supply shock seen in the Black Sea.

Soaring nitrogen costs triggered by war-related energy disruptions are prompting European farmers to cut fertilizer use, scale back corn and wheat plans, and shift acreage toward less input-intensive crops, raising fresh concerns over grain supplies, yields, and import dependence, Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, reported.

The more than 70% decline in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has roiled energy markets and put up to one-third of global fertilizer trade at risk.

Escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel is sending shockwaves through global energy, fertilizer and grain markets as shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten one of the world’s most critical trade corridors.

In an assessment for Miller Magazine, IGC Executive Director Arnaud Petit clarifies that while tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have heightened concerns over energy, freight and fertilizer markets, the disruption does not mirror the systemic grain supply shock seen in the Black Sea.

Escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are rapidly repricing risk across shipping, insurance and energy, pushing up landed grain costs, tightening fertilizer availability and raising food-security concerns in import-dependent markets.

Speaking to BBM Magazine, Ahmed El-Sebaie describes a crowded Egyptian flour market where intense competition is squeezing prices.

The Swiss technology group Bühler marked the 10th anniversary of its African Milling School (AMS) in Nairobi, Kenya, with a ceremony that brought together more than 100 guests, including customers, alumni, and local partners.

Global grain leaders gathered in London to tackle the urgent need for regulatory harmonization, digital innovation, and resilient logistics to secure the future of food trade.

Türkiye has secured a seat on the FAO Council for the 2025–2028 term, receiving 127 votes from 141 member states. The country pledges to support inclusive, transparent, and cooperative global food policies.

In an era where climate change threatens agricultural production, ensuring sustainable food security requires a holistic approach that goes beyond mere production.

The pandemic, the climate crisis, the Ukraine-Russia war, and other triggering factors have hit the food industry and food security. The successive effects made the sustainability of food questionable. It is an inevitable fact that measures for the production and logistics of food, the world's largest economic cycle, have to be taken as soon as possible.