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El Niño and Iran War Team Up in a Food Squeeze

US consumers are already on edge after prices never fell from post-Covid inflation.
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"iran blockade"
Trump Revives Iran Blockade, Demands 20% Toll for US 'Guarding' Strait of Hormuz

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Fark
· Jun 22, 2026
Headline: could super El Nino trigger a global food crisis? Article: "It is misleading, though, to treat any resulting famine as a natural outcome." Editor: whatever, keep the headline [Scary]
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Foreign Policy
· Jun 29, 2026
Farmers Worldwide Brace for El Niño
An intense El Niño threatens to compound trade and energy pain.
Gizmodo
· Jun 22, 2026
Could This Super El Niño Trigger a Global Food Crisis?
El Niño has arrived, and it’s going to be a doozy. Here’s what that means for global food security, according to experts.
Mexico News Daily
· Jun 24, 2026
MND Local: Hurricane preparedness and fear of a ‘Super El Niño’ in Baja California Sur
With all-time high Pacific Ocean temperatures and a potential Super El Niño coming, this year's hurricane season could be stormy in Baja California Sur. The post MND Local: Hurricane preparedness and fear of a ‘Super El Niño’ in Baja California Sur appeared first on Mexico News Daily
Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals
· Nov 30, 2025
Cuban Beef Picadillo (Picadillo Cubano)
I grew up on Mexican food in California, but moving to the East Coast introduced me to an entirely different world of Latin-American cuisine. Instead of Carne Asada and Tacos al Pastor, Ropa Vieja and Sándwich Cubano ruled the streets, and it's here that I discovered the mild yet vibrant, comforting yet exciting world of [] The post Cuban Beef Picadillo (Picadillo Cubano) appeared first on Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals.
Kuwait Times
· Jun 25, 2026
Minister, Kazakh envoy discuss food security cooperation
KUWAIT: Minister of State for Development and Sustainability Affairs Dr Reem Al-Fulaij discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in food security with Ambassador of the Re...
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 10, 2026
Kesan ‘Super’ El Nino dijangka dirasai Januari tahun depan
SHAH ALAM: Kesan daripada fenomena ‘Super’ El Nino seperti cuaca panas melampau akibat penurunan kadar taburan hujan dijangka mula dirasai pada Januari tahun hadapan. Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat (JBPM), Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad berkata, negeri-negeri di bahagian utara seperti Perlis dan Kedah serta utara Sabah akan merasai kesan tersebut terlebih dahulu. Katanya, ... Read more The post Kesan ‘Super’ El Nino dijangka dirasai Januari tahun depan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Revolutionary Communists of America
· Jun 29, 2026
Iran War Pushes World Towards Food Crisis
American and Israeli imperialism are dragging the whole world towards disaster. Not only have they butchered at least 7,000 people and injured over 46,000 more across the Gulf region, but now the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens a food crisis of catastrophic proportions where millions could die. The post Iran War Pushes World Towards Food Crisis appeared first on Revolutionary Communists of America.
Reuters
· Jun 22, 2026
World Cup conchas are a winner in LA
Customers queued up at Cookieteria by Lovely, eager to grab fresh World Cup-themed conchas. The Mexican sweet bread, eaten with hot chocolate or coffee, become a hit in the area. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #worldcup2026 Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4epmyGU 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
Tehran Times
· Jul 5, 2026
Formulating a new roadmap for food security of Iran, Malaysia necessary: Iranian minister
TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Agriculture emphasized the development of bilateral agricultural cooperation, trade, agricultural research, and the formulation of a new roadmap for the food security of Iran and Malaysia, stating that drafting a new roadmap for the food security of the two countries is essential.
The Tico Times
· Jun 21, 2026
Costa Rica’s Strongest El Niño Impacts Expected Between October and March
Costa Rica could face its most significant El Niño-related weather impacts between this October and next March according to projections from the National Meteorological Institute (IMN), raising concerns about reduced rainfall, higher temperatures, water availability, agriculture, and wildfire risk across parts of the country. The IMN said the developing El Niño event is expected to [] The post Costa Rica’s Strongest El Niño Impacts Expected Between October and March appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.
teleSUR English
· Jul 7, 2026
Guatemala on alert due to water shortage and possible threat to food security
Guatemala faces a severe agricultural and food crisis due to a prolonged drought and the El Niño phenomenon, which threaten the production of staple grains.
BERNAMA
· Jul 2, 2026
Features : Super El Niño Raises Health Risks For Malaysia's Children - Experts
The ongoing El Niño, which has brought soaring temperatures across much of the world, has become a growing concern for homemaker Norul Akmah Abdullah.
USA TODAY
· Jul 1, 2026
USA TODAY explains what a 'super' El Niño could bring to the U.S.
USA TODAY Network reporter Brandi D. Addison breaks down what a strong El Niño could mean for weather patterns across the country. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
BRICS News
· Jul 13, 2026
JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Iran warns Gulf countries that cooperating with the US is considered an "act [...]
JUST IN: Iran warns Gulf countries that cooperating with the US is considered an act of war.@BRICSNews
Canada's National Observer
· Jun 26, 2026
The ‘super El Niño’ is here. What happens next could upend food systems worldwide
How the cyclical weather pattern interacts with climate change could spark hunger around the world.
Portside
· Jul 13, 2026
How the Global Food Economy Is Killing Children
How the Global Food Economy Is Killing Children Ira Sun, 07/12/2026 - 20:06
Korea Times News
· Jul 7, 2026
Vietnam essential to K-food's ASEAN expansion
Vietnam essential to K-food's ASEAN expansion
Malay Mail
· Jul 2, 2026
As Super El Nino looms, experts urge Malaysian parents to take heat risks to children seriously
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — The ongoing El Niño, which has brought soaring temperatures across much of the world...
Ariana News
· Jul 6, 2026
World Bank: Food system reforms could boost food security and jobs in Afghanistan
A new World Bank report says transforming food and agriculture systems could significantly improve food security, create jobs, and strengthen economic resilience in Afghanistan, which continues to face rising pressure from climate change and water shortages. The report titled “Building Food Security, Creating Jobs” highlights Afghanistan as one of several countries facing growing food insecurity [] The post World Bank: Food system reforms could boost food security and jobs in Afghanistan first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
NaturalNews.com
· Jul 5, 2026
Shadow Harvest: The hidden war on your dinner plate
(NaturalNews) According to Shadow Harvest: The Coming Famine and the War on the Global Food Chain, the Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global en...
The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 6, 2026
Jesse Mulligan: What Europe’s Food Scene Taught Me About New Zealand Restaurants
Jesse Mulligan: What Europe’s Food Scene Taught Me About New Zealand Restaurants
KTLA 5
· Jul 1, 2026
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A Cozy Kitchen
· May 14, 2026
Crispy Colombian Empanadas
These Colombian Empanadas are filled with tender braised beef, potatoes, warm spices, and fried until deeply golden and crisp. The (Read more...) Tags: AppetizerColombianno-toc The post Crispy Colombian Empanadas appeared first on A Cozy Kitchen.
Quartz
· Jun 24, 2026
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· Jul 13, 2026
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The West Australian
· Jul 1, 2026
Global sea surface temperatures hit record high
The world's climate could be moving into uncharted territory as sea temperatures hit an all-time high, with El Nino set to exacerbate the warming.
Center for a Stateless Society
· Jun 21, 2026
Wawancara dengan Aktivis Muda Food Not Bombs di Rusia
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NL Times
Renewed conflict between U.S., Iran will cause more hunger, refugees: Dutch FM
Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran is raising concerns about worsening food shortages and a new wave of refugees.
Food and Water Watch
· Jun 30, 2026
Who’s Sucking Up New Mexico’s Water?
As New Mexico’s drought continues, the state’s mega-dairies are guzzling water and worsening climate change. State leaders must act. The post Who’s Sucking Up New Mexico’s Water? appeared first on Food Water Watch.
Haaretz
· Jul 6, 2026
Anissa Helou's new book of recipes from Lebanon spotlights villages scarred by war
Anissa Helou's latest book traces southern Lebanon's regional dishes shaped by years of conflict, weaving food with memory and loss as the acclaimed writer reflects on Middle Eastern cuisine. 'Lebanese cuisine is kind of a little bit more sophisticated, a lot fresher, more vibrant,' she says
BingNews
· Jun 24, 2026
États-Unis : les pluies torrentielles de la tempête tropicale Hilary inondent la Californie
D'importantes précipitations ont fait un mort au Mexique, alors que des inondations ont touché l'ouest du pays et l'État américain de Californie. Côté américain, la tempête devrait gagner en intensité ...
BusinessWorld Online
· Jul 9, 2026
Climate change, El Niño worsen extreme weather, economic losses, experts warn
Climate experts warned that a strong El Niño developing alongside human-caused global warming is expected to intensify heat waves, droughts, storms, food insecurity, and economic losses worldwide, with vulnerable communities facing some of the most severe impacts. During an online briefing titled “Fuel on Fire: Reporting El Niño and the True Costs of Climate Change” []
Daily Mail
· Jun 22, 2026
Super El Niño is underway: NASA map confirms warmer-than-normal water temperatures in the equatorial Pacific - with devastating consequences
Super El Niño is underway: NASA map confirms warmer-than-normal water temperatures in the equatorial Pacific - with devastating consequences
Grist
· Jun 21, 2026
Meteorologists Warn That This Could Be the Strongest El Niño This Century
The cyclical weather pattern could lead to major disruptions in agricultural production and food security.
Merchant Growth
· Jun 24, 2026
Case Study – Shah Brothers
Food connects people with memories and culture, in particular when living in another country, and that’s exactly what Shah Brothers grocery store does.
Al Jazeera English
· Jun 21, 2026
The looming Super El Nino
An especially powerful El Nino is expected to peak in November. It could threaten our supply of food and increase the risk of extreme weather events. Al Jazeera’s Marthe van der Wolf explains why people need to expect the worst.
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 8, 2026
Midera Food Processing: A First Look Without Middleby
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· Jul 4, 2026
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