All Agriculture & Fresh Produce articles – Page 4
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ArticleGeopolitics of food fraud: how globalisation fuels the counterfeit food trade
Filippo Grassi, food industry analyst, and Daniel Davis, supply chain specialist, investigate the rising threat of food fraud, from mislabelled produce to meat and seafood scandals. They explore real-world cases, consumer risks, and how traceability, regulation, and technology can protect global supply chains.
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NewsCoca-Cola reportedly explores sale of Costa Coffee
Coca-Cola is reportedly considering selling Costa Coffee, potentially at a £2bn valuation. The move highlights the challenges of managing a global café chain and the importance of resilient supply chains.
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ArticleThe measurable impact of AI on food safety
Go beyond the hype of AI in food safety. This deep dive reveals where the real, immediate ROI lies: in automating compliance and unlocking the power of your existing data.
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NewsFSA and BBSRC inject £650k into research network to tackle future food safety risks
The partnership with BBSRC and the Quadram Institute will focus on emerging threats like novel proteins, climate change and evolving production methods.
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NewsItaly orders broccoli rabe recall after botulism outbreak causes death and hospitalisations
A deadly outbreak linked to contaminated broccoli rabe (cime di rapa) has left two dead and 14 others hospitalised in southern Italy, prompting a nationwide recall.
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Vietnam’s cooking oil crisis: a £250m food fraud scam
A worrying tale has emerged from Vietnam’s food scene that serves as yet another powerful call for provenance we can trust. Chris Elliott reveals all.
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NewsFrom the floor of IAFP 2025: AI moves beyond hype to deliver concrete food safety solutions
At IAFP 2025, AI was no longer a future concept. Speakers from Ecolab, Creme Global, Chick-fil-A and the FDA shared real-world examples of AI driving improvements in compliance, data integration and risk mitigation across the food supply chain.
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ArticleThe rising tide of food fraud
Dr Saskia Van Ruth, University College Dublin, explains how supply chain disruptions and economic pressures are fueling a rise in food fraud worldwide. Recent cases highlight the urgent need for coordinated prevention efforts, such as the European Food Fraud Community of Practice (EFF-CoP), to protect public health and ensure food ...
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NewsFDA escalates organic blueberry recall to highest level over listeria risk
The FDA has upgraded Alma Pak’s blueberry recall to the highest risk level following positive tests for Listeria monocytogenes.
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ReportTackling invisible threats: allergen and pathogen risks in food manufacturing
Discover how top experts are addressing the invisible threats of allergens and pathogens in food manufacturing. This comprehensive report covers regulatory updates, innovative testing methods, and practical strategies to protect your products and consumers.
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ArticleUK food policy – let's discuss
There is no time to waste in turning the tide on the UK’s failing food system, as Dr Clive Black, former Head of Food Policy at the NFU, asserts in his ongoing call for a Minister for the Food System.
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Government grants £13.6m to charities to redistribute surplus food waste
Charities awarded £13.6 million Government grant to rescue 19,000 tonnes of surplus farm food and combat food insecurity across England.
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Morrisons reveals major emission cuts across UK farms thanks to data-driven drive
Morrisons achieves 20 percent emissions reduction across its UK supply base through tailored farmer support and innovative data tracking.
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NewsOpenAg Foundation raises $1.3m to drill 1,000 boreholes in Southern Africa
The newly formed OpenAg Foundation launches $1.3m Water for Harmony borehole project, aiming to bring clean water to one million people across Southern Africa.
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NewsFDA tomato recall upgraded over salmonella risk linked to serious illness and death
The FDA has upgraded the 2025 tomato recall linked to salmonella contamination to Class I risk, warning of serious health dangers including death.
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NewsPremier Foods trials low carbon fertiliser on UK wheat farms
Premier Foods launches low carbon fertiliser trial with Bartholomews to cut emissions and support sustainable wheat farming in the UK.
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NewsEU releases controversial EUDR country risk benchmarking amid fierce environmental criticism
The EU’s new deforestation risk benchmarking system has arrived early – but environmental advocates warn it falls short of protecting forests.
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NewsGreencore and Bakkavor agree terms of £1.2bn acquisition deal
Greencore and Bakkavor have agreed terms, forming a £4bn UK convenience food powerhouse pending shareholder and regulatory approval.
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ArticleResilience by design: transforming food systems for tomorrow
No man is an island – and no island is either. Our global food system needs urgent help. Transforming food systems to build climate resilience is no longer optional: it’s vital. Hilton Foods’ Tom Maidment believes the tools must be data-driven, holistic and uniquely tailored to individual farms…
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ArticlePortion control is the answer to the food industry’s energy challenge
The food industry’s move towards more sustainable manufacturing techniques alongside ongoing investment into power-hungry assets is placing increasing strain on the sector’s energy supply. David Bean, Business Development Group Manager at Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems Division, says the answer lies in developing greater flexibility behind the meter.