The 2007 food crisis was just the beginning. In 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine, the world faced a critical shortage as both nations together supply about 25-30% of global wheat exports. Earth.OrgNPR Wheat prices surged 40% between February and April 2022 Earth.Org, pushing millions toward hunger. This Short breaks down:
The 2007 food crisis origins Russia-Ukraine's wheat dominance 2022's perfect storm: war + climate + fertilizer shortage Impact on global food security
The crisis increased food import bills for vulnerable countries by over $25 billion, putting 1.7 billion people at risk. IMF 📊 Sources: UN FAO, World Bank, McKinsey Research
