Scramble for biofuel as oil prices rise ‘could push world closer to food crisis’

Experts say increased use of crops for fuel is ‘dangerous game’ that could send food price inflation soaring

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Britain ‘sleepwalking into a food crisis’ without urgent action, experts say

Industry figures warn of national security risk and call for ministers to address impact of extreme weather, inflation and Iran war

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Rural Britain is becoming ‘food desert’ for lower-income families, study finds

Closure of local shops and poor public transport leaves households struggling to access healthy and affordable food

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Two buses, three hours and 13 miles: how Americans in ‘transit deserts’ get groceries without cars

As Covid-era funding dries up and bus services are cut, a food insecurity crisis is brewing from Tennessee to Rhode Island

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It shouldn’t take a war for Britain to wake up to the need for food security

Everyone has a part to play in reducing our reliance on imported foods, but ministers must provide incentives, says Tim Lang of the Centre for Food Policy

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‘A must-have for the times we live in’: fruit trees planted in a Florida ‘food desert’ counter soaring prices https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/22/florida-food-desert-fruit-trees #Florida #FoodSecurity #FoodPoverty #Hunger #Inequality #Poverty #UsNews
‘A must-have for the times we live in’: fruit trees planted in a Florida ‘food desert’ counter soaring prices

A partnership aims to ease food insecurity in low-income areas underserved by grocery stores

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‘Tinderbox’ UK may be one shock away from food riots, experts say

Weakened food security could tip into unrest after a cyber-attack, extreme weather or conflict, analysis finds

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Four sisters from LA’s Watts nurture families from the same blocks: ‘They stand in the gap’

The Sisters of Watts have served families for a decade, providing food, fitness, money and after-school programs

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Caviar bumps, cost jumps: US consumers on how they’re dining in Trump’s economy

Georgia residents are shopping vastly differently – from food pantries to $300 steak dinners

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