El Niño Disrupts Global Food Supply and Restaurant Menus
· Business · Hindustan Times, NDTV
A powerful El Niño cycle is forcing chefs worldwide to adjust their menus due to unpredictable ingredient availability. The World Meteorological Organisation predicts the phenomenon will persist through February 2027, increasing the risk of extreme weather globally. Brazilian chef Alex Atala noted that supply chain disruptions and erratic weather have forced frequent menu changes in São Paulo. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the planet is entering a danger zone of rising temperatures and climate instability.
Why it matters
The disruption of food supplies impacts global food security and increases costs for both restaurants and consumers, highlighting the vulnerability of agricultural systems to climate change.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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