World’s food supply in peril by Iran war

World’s Food Supply Imperiled by Iran War, Fertilizer Manufacturer Fertiglobe Chief Says

World’s food supply in peril by Iran war

Escalating conflict in the Middle East is endangering global fertilizer shipments and putting the world’s food security at serious risk. Fertiglobe CEO Ahmed El-Hoshy, whose company is one of the largest exporters of key nitrogen fertilizers, has issued a stark warning about the potential consequences for global agriculture. The ongoing turmoil, particularly disruptions around critical […]

Food Insecurity Looms Larger As Middle East Crisis Pushes Fertilizer Costs To New Highs

The economic fallout from the conflict in the Middle East is threatening to deepen food insecurity across Africa, with rising energy, transport, and fertilizer costs expected to place additional pressure on countries already struggling with hunger, inflation, and fiscal constraints, according to a new World Bank report. The June 2026 edition of the Global Economic Prospects report states that the conflict has already disrupted commodity markets,…

World’s food supply imperiled by Iran War, fertilizer manufacturer says

Wall Street Journal Conflict in the Middle East is threatening to spike grain prices and exacerbate hunger among the world’s poor, the chief executive of fertilizer manufacturer Fertiglobe says. Global governments need to step up efforts to get fertilizer moving through the Persian Gulf and offer financial support for farmers to help offset the jump […]