Food safety • Table.Briefings

May 21st, 2026

WFP: Migration to Europe possible due to hunger crisis

In light of the unprecedented famine in the country, John Aylieff, the World Food Programme’s (WFP) director for Afghanistan, warns of security implications for Europe.

By Katharina Horban

Feature | Gastronomy

March 9th, 2026

Chinese food & drink chains: Why they’re betting on Europe

More and more Chinese chains are expanding abroad. Companies like Cotti and Mixue – and also Luckin Coffee – have set themselves the goal of becoming at least as big in the West as Starbucks.

By Fabian Peltsch

News | Munich Security Conference 2026

February 10th, 2026

Food warfare: MSC report recognizes new dimension

In order to protect the civilian population, the Geneva Conventions prohibit attacks on targets such as agricultural land and drinking water facilities. Nevertheless, the instrumentalization of food remains a common form of warfare. The current report of the Munich Security Conference analyzes three strategies.

By Henrike Schirmacher

News | Food safety

January 15th, 2026

Olive oil: EU Court of Auditors sees gaps in food safety controls

The EU Court of Auditors has identified shortcomings in controls for olive oil. In particular, it sees gaps in imports from outside the EU.

By Julia Dahm

Opinion | Water

January 13th, 2026

Securing Water Tenure: The Foundation for Irrigation and Food Security

Water is one of the focal issues at this week’s Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) organized by the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture. Secure water tenure is crucial for effective investment in irrigation systems, argue Emmanuel Theodore Asimeng and Srinivasa Srigiri from the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS).

By Emmanuel Theodore Asimeng and Srinivasa Srigiri