List of food riots

Food riots are events in which groups of individuals gather to protest, often violently, against the high cost or scarcity of food. These events have occurred throughout history, often as a result of economic hardship, war, or natural disasters. This article provides a list of notable food riots.

18th Century

The Flour War

The Flour War was a wave of food riots that occurred in France in 1775. The riots were triggered by the high price of flour and bread due to a series of poor harvests. The Flour War is considered a significant event in the lead-up to the French Revolution.

19th Century

Irish Potato Famine

During the Irish Potato Famine of the mid-19th century, food riots were common. The famine was caused by a potato disease, which led to widespread starvation and death.

20th Century

Russian Revolution

Food shortages and high prices were a significant factor in the Russian Revolution of 1917. The food riots and strikes that occurred in the lead-up to the revolution were a major catalyst for the overthrow of the Tsarist regime.

21st Century

2007–2008 World Food Price Crisis

The 2007–2008 World Food Price Crisis led to food riots in several countries, including Haiti, Bangladesh, and Egypt. The crisis was caused by a sharp increase in food prices, which was attributed to a variety of factors including droughts, increased oil prices, and the growing use of biofuels.

See Also

• Food security
• Food price crisis
• List of riots
• List of wars and anthropogenic disasters by death toll

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