Fertilizer supplies are tightening as the Iran conflict chokes off Strait of Hormuz shipments, driving up costs and threatening global crop yields. Food companies could face cascading inflation, supply shocks, and heightened risk of shortages across key commodities.
Food makers are bracing for another wave of inflation as tariffs, supply disruptions, and ingredient shortages push companies like McCormick, Hershey, and Conagra to raise prices. Executives warn this is only the opening act, with broader increases likely as cost pressures ripple through the industry.
Eggs are riding the protein boom, emerging as a low-cost, nutrient-dense staple driving global demand. As consumption climbs and prices ease, food manufacturers and retailers are leaning into eggs’ versatility across ready-to-eat and fortified products.
Canadian farmers enjoyed record harvests recently, despite floods, drought, and extreme heat, thanks to high tech farming and advanced seed genetics. As climate volatility accelerates, northern growers expect similarly bountiful harvests in the future.
