COVID-19 has little impact on global food supply chain

The World Food Programme (WFP) has notified that rapidly growing novel Coronavirus pandemic is so far having little impact on the global food supply chain, but that could change for the worse if major food importers remain anxious. The UN agency said global markets for basic cereals are well-supplied and prices are generally low.

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The Disruptions are so far minimal; the food supply is adequate, and markets are relatively stable, noting that global cereal stocks are at comfortable levels. The outlook for wheat and other staple crops is positive for the rest of the year.