UNESCO highlights urgent need for food innovation in the Caribbean

On October 18, 2026, UNESCO highlighted the urgent need for food innovation in the Caribbean region. The organization noted that while global food production is sufficient, millions still experience hunger, and healthy diets are often unaffordable, particularly in the Caribbean.

Non-communicable chronic diseases pose a major economic challenge in the Caribbean, accounting for up to eight per cent of its gross domestic product. Climate change further threatens food security by damaging crops and disrupting supplies, which, given the region's reliance on imported food, can lead to shortages and higher prices.