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The article discusses the effects of global warming in several sectors of the economy, focusing on its effect on consumers. Topics mentioned in the article include an analysis of the relationship between the weather, the fluctuation of sales, and products consumed. Another topic mentioned in the article is the interest of the food industry in such researches.

The article focuses on the international cooperation concerning the cereal market and the congresses whose themes are the creation of an international fund of cereal resources. Topics include the position of Russia on the problem of food security, the situation of Russia in terms of cereal production, and an overview of the exportation of wheat in the world.

The article focuses on the world food price crisis which took place between 2005 and 2008. The article states that a study published in December 2008 shows that there is a link between the start of the financial crisis in September 2008 and the significant decrease of food prices after the summer of 2008. Two possible scenarios of recession for food prices up to 2020 are described.

This article discusses the nutrition problems occurring in the Mediterranean region, primarily among North Africans. The author notes that the consumption of lower quality foods is causing a rising rate of obesity. It is suggested that greater efforts need to be taken to determine the source and quality of the foods consumed in the region.

The article discusses the authorization process in Europe for selling genetically modified plants (GMPs) on the market for public purchase and consumption, particularly noting the role of the European food safety administration, the Autorité européenne de sécurité des aliments (AESA). It comments on the relationship between human food safety and genetically modified foods.