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Global food trade at a crossroads: Efficiency or insecurity

Global trade networks have secured the world’s food supply for decades – but their growing concentration is making them increasingly vulnerable to geopolitical shocks and strategic dependencies.

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14. February 2026
Vera Songwe (left) is chair and founder of the Liquidity and Sustainability Facility. Arif Husain is chief economist at the World Food Programme (WFP). (©WFP/Rein SKULLERUD)

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Last updated: 14. February 2026