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What causes food shocks?
Food supply shocks are sudden disruptions to the availability or affordability of food. The story mentions climate change and cyber-attacks as growing risks. Other causes can include geopolitical conflicts, pandemics, extreme weather events, or even major transport disruptions, all of which can severely impact how food gets from farm to plate.
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