All Logistics, cold chain & disruption articles
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NewsIllegal ‘smokies’ trader pleads guilty in major NFCU case
An NFCU investigation has led to a guilty plea in a major illegal smokies case involving unsafe meat entering the UK food supply chain.
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NewsNestlé Waters & Premium Beverages achieves global water stewardship certification across all bottling sites
Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages becomes first in food and beverage industry to secure 100 percent Alliance for Water Stewardship certification, advancing water resilience through global partnerships and regeneration projects.
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NewsEuropean Commission launches AI TraceMap tool to combat food fraud and outbreaks
The AI-powered TraceMap platform aims to speed detection of food fraud, contamination and outbreaks across EU agri-food supply chains.
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NewsDefra urges food and farming businesses to prepare for EU SPS trade deal
UK Government urges food and farming businesses to prepare for UK-EU SPS agreement aimed at cutting red tape and boosting trade.
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NewsOatly invests $16 million to expand Swedish production plant
Oatly will invest $16 million upgrading its Landskrona plant, increasing production capacity by a third to meet rising global demand.
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OpinionThe US–Iran conflict: the latest stress test for UK food security
Professor Chris Elliott reflects on the impact of the evolving war in the middle east to UK food security, reaffirming his belief that urgent policy action is needed to prioritise the longevity of our food system.
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NewsNearly one in five flagged food imports bypass Dover biosecurity checks
DEFRA data shows flagged meat and plant consignments skipping UK border inspections, raising disease risks for livestock, crops and food supply chains.
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NewsGlobal food system resilience gaps exposed in new Economist Impact index
Economist Impact’s Resilient Food Systems Index reveals major global disparities, highlighting urgent infrastructure, climate and nutrition challenges facing food systems.
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NewsUK beef hits US shelves tariff-free for the first time, cutting export costs for British businesses
The first tariff-free shipment of UK beef has arrived in the US, cutting export costs and unlocking a £70 million trade opportunity for British farmers and food producers.
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NewsWaitrose suspends mackerel sourcing over overfishing sustainability concerns
Retailer halts North East Atlantic mackerel sourcing from April 2026 over overfishing concerns, introducing alternative sustainable seafood products instead.
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Global chocolate giants unite under TogetherCocoa Foundation to strengthen cocoa supply chain
Mars, Nestlé, Mondelēz, Hershey and Lindt join forces in Geneva to tackle farmer incomes and secure cocoa supply resilience.
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NewsArla makes €300m investment in Swedish cheese dairy
Arla Foods confirms €300m investment in new Götene cheese dairy, doubling milk intake and boosting Swedish self-sufficiency and food security.
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NewsOver 100 organisations demand landmark UK Good Food Bill
Retailers, manufacturers and NGOs unite behind urgent legislation to secure food security, public health and long-term resilience across the UK food system.
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NewsGovernment backs farmers with £345 million productivity and innovation funding
Government unveils major funding package accelerating farm innovation, productivity and resilience to strengthen profitability and support more affordable food long term.
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NewsIUCN and CGIAR unite to accelerate nature-positive global food systems transformation
The new global partnership will drive sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation and climate resilience across farming and food production systems.
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NewsTate & Lyle and Manus launch Yume stevia sweetener brand
New Yume stevia sweetener brand promises scalable sugar reduction, secure supply and strong taste performance for global food and drink manufacturers.
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NewsBia Analytical launches Cocoa Consortium to strengthen fraud detection and transparency
New initiative aims to improve cocoa supply chain transparency amid sustained market volatility and authenticity risks.
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NewsMorrisons strengthens British food production with £1.6bn farming investment
Retailer commits £1.6 billion investment in 2026 to support UK farmers, strengthen long-term supply partnerships and secure resilient domestic food production.
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OpinionNet Zero and the hidden cost to food security
Reflecting on a recent industry report, Professor Chris Elliott finds clarity in the true measure of sustainability in our food system – and it’s not all about emissions.
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NewsUnilever announces Google Cloud partnership to accelerate AI-driven CPG transformation
The Unilever and Google Cloud partnership will harness advanced AI, data and cloud to reshape brand discovery, marketing effectiveness and agentic commerce across operations.