News of shortages

Wind blows in favour of Argentina’s GM crops

24-08-2022 15:18 Genetically modified crops, which have for years been heavily criticised by environmentalists, are benefitting from new technological developments and health and safety approvals overseas.

Bloomberg

World food prices post biggest decline since 2008 in July

05-08-2022 20:39 Global food prices fell the most since 2008 after concerns over supplies of grains and vegetable oils eased as Ukraine moved toward restarting exports.

Panama Protests

Fresh roadblocks as Panama protesters reject deal

19-07-2022 14:13 Panama government’s deal with protesters fell through this Monday as roadblocks returned. Social groups made u-turn on agreement to end protests in return for lowered fuel costs.

Panama Protests

Panama government and protesters strike deals to clear key highway

18-07-2022 13:48 Panama's government agreed to lower fuel prices to end the Panamerican Highway blockade. Indigenous-led protests have halted food transportation over the last fortnight.

BLOOMBERG

Argentina seeks spot diesel cargoes amid nationwide shortage

27-06-2022 09:15 Argentina's state-owned oil company is looking to buy diesel on the spot market as demand for the fuel is at its highest level in 12 years.

AGRICULTURE

Diesel shortages wreak havoc as top soy exporter starts harvest

07-04-2022 21:31 Argentina is grappling with shortages of diesel fuel that powers tractors and trucks just as the soybean and corn harvests pick up.

BLOOMBERG

Argentina’s vineyards can’t bottle wines due to glass shortage

08-10-2021 17:03 Argentina’s famed vineyards are struggling to find wine bottles amid a global shortage of glass, in the latest example of supply backlogs hitting local production.

BLOOMBERG

Priciest food since 1970s is a big challenge for governments

15-09-2021 10:41 Governments across the world know that rising food costs can come with a political price. The dilemma is whether they can do enough to prevent having to pay it.