Africa: Global Food Demand in Middle-Income Nations Is Rising, UN Report Says

Africa: Global Food Demand in Middle-Income Nations Is Rising, UN Report Says

New York -- As incomes rise in middle-income countries, so does the demand for animal-sourced calories, resulting in large increases to global food production, and raising the importance for sustainable agriculture amidst growing concerns of climate change.

Global Food Demand in Middle-Income Nations is Rising, UN Report Says

Rice field in Bali Indonesia. Credit: Unsplash/Eystetix StudioBy Maximilian MalawistaNEW YORK, Jul 23 2025 (IPS) As incomes rise in middle-income countries, so does the demand for animal-sourced calories, resulting in large increases to global food production, and raising the importance for sustainable agriculture amidst growing concerns of climate change. According to a new joint report from the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the …