Wars are not fought solely on the military front. They are having a particularly severe impact on a globally interconnected sector such as the agri-food industry, affecting markets, production chains and agricultural supply chains. From the Russia-Ukraine conflict to the worrying escalation in the Middle East, with the resulting instability linked to the Strait of Hormuz. The current geopolitical climate is playing a major role in jeopardising food security, particularly in recent years. This results in a chain of effects that starts with the energy markets, impacts the financial health of agricultural businesses and ultimately affects consumer prices, particularly for low-income households. The following pages provide an analysis of the key data, from international markets right through to Italian dining tables. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)