Whether pineapples from Thailand, artichokes from Peru or anchovies from the Pacific - the quality and quantity of these and other product groups depend on climatic conditions. In 2026, El Niño could play a key role, as current meteorological models suggest. The climate phenomenon, which occurs at irregular intervals, changes the global distribution of precipitation and leads to periods of heat and drought in many places. The reason: the upwelling of cold water is suppressed on the west coast of South America (making anchovies, for example, dive deeper and harder to catch). Winds are also changing, which affects rainfall in various regions around the world. For example in Thailand, where it is getting hotter and drier (which has a direct impact on the pineapple harvest).

These forecasts show once again that food is a genuine natural product and is dependent on the development of the climate. For this reason, we will continue to inform you about current (climatic) conditions and the effects on various product groups in our Food News.