The World's Food Chain Is Near The Breaking Point

The U.N. fears a run-up in food prices could spark a repeat of the deadly riots that broke out in 2008. In December, activists in Kathmandu, Nepal, beat empty plates in protest the rise in prices. SHRUTI SHRESTHA / Reuters

Global Food Chain Stretched To The Limit -- MSNBC

Soaring prices spark fears of social unrest in developing world.

Strained by rising demand and battered by bad weather, the global food supply chain is stretched to the limit, sending prices soaring and sparking concerns about a repeat of food riots last seen three years ago.

Signs of the strain can be found from Australia to Argentina, Canada to Russia.

On Thursday, Tunisia's president ordered prices on food staples slashed and indicated he won't run for re-election after deadly riots hit the North African country.

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