Ukraine's food supply chain 'falling apart' amid war, UN agency warns
“The country’s food supply chain is falling apart. Movements of goods have slowed down due to insecurity and the reluctance of drivers,” Jakob Kern, the WFP’s emergency coordinator for Ukraine, said at a Geneva media briefing on Friday, via a videolink from Poland
By Arghyadeep Dutta
Published - Mar 18, 2022, 05:05 PM ET
Last Updated - Feb 20, 2024, 11:25 PM EST
• WEP is paying $71 million a month extra for food in 2022 due to inflation and Ukraine crisis
• Wheat price increased 24% from February to March
Ukraine’s food supply system is collapsing rapidly, putting civilians at risk, with a portion of infrastructure destroyed and grocery stores and warehouses having no stock, United Nations' World Food Programme (WEP) official has warned.
“The country’s food supply chain is falling apart. Movements of goods have slowed down due to insecurity and the reluctance of drivers,” Jakob Kern, the WFP’s emergency coordinator for Ukraine, said at a Geneva media briefing on Friday, via a videolink from Poland.
