Cuban Sugar Industry Demise Mirrors Food Crisis Introduction Cuba, a country historically synonymous with abundant sugar production, is now witnessing the near-collapse of its sugar industry. The island nation, which once exported millions of tons annually, projects an output of just 300,000 metric ...
Iraq: Drought Slashes Seasonal Harvest, Water, and Food Supply Introduction Iraq is facing one of its worst agricultural crises in decades, as extreme drought and rising temperatures devastate harvests and strain water resources. With one in two families forced to cultivate less land or reduce water...
How Mass Deportation Will Disrupt America's Food Supply Chain Introduction The U.S. food supply chain relies heavily on immigrant labor, particularly in the agriculture and food processing sectors. Former President Donald Trump's proposal for mass deportation of undocumented immigrants has reignited...
AAFCO Adds 5 Foods to Common Food Index Introduction The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has made significant updates to its Common Food Index by adding five new foods that will now be recognized in the production of animal food products. This move is aimed at keeping pace wit...
Cuban Sugar Industry Demise Mirrors Global Food Crisis Introduction Cuba, once a powerhouse in sugar production, now faces a steep decline in its sugar industry, with expectations of producing only 300,000 metric tons of sugar in recent years—far below its historical output of millions of tons. This...