All Logistics, cold chain & disruption articles – Page 2
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NewsMcDonald’s invests in deforestation-free soy initiative to strengthen sustainable sourcing
McDonald’s joins Responsible Commodities Facility to fund deforestation-free soy, cutting supply chain risk and strengthening sustainable chicken sourcing worldwide for long-term resilience.
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NewsFAO report exposes scale of fish fraud in global seafood supply chains
New FAO report reveals widespread fish fraud, warning of risks to health, sustainability and markets while highlighting advances in detection and prevention.
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OpinionNorway commits to end male chick culling – focus now falls on the UK
With the words of the UK Government’s Animal Welfare Strategy still ringing in our ears, Jenny Canham reflects how the firm commitments of Norway provide impetus for real action in the UK.
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NewsCocoa-free chocolate alternative Win-Win secures exclusive UK distribution with Keylink
Win-Win expands UK reach through exclusive Keylink partnership, bringing cocoa-free chocolate alternative to bakers and chocolatiers amid supply volatility and sustainability pressures.
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NewsMars and PepsiCo join global leaders to launch GenAI playbook for food R&D
Six multinational innovation leaders unveil practical guide helping R&D teams scale generative AI, unlock data value and accelerate breakthrough innovation across food and consumer sectors.
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NewsDHL partners with RLCold to transform food cold-chain logistics across North America
DHL Supply Chain and RLCold will develop five million square feet of advanced cold storage, modernising infrastructure and strengthening food safety and automation.
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NewsExperts warn UK food system vulnerable to major crisis
New report shows how war, cyber-attacks and extreme weather could disrupt UK food supplies, warning coordinated action is needed to prevent crisis.
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OpinionMycotoxins: the silent, escalating threat to global food security
Amid the countless prominent effects of climate change lies a growing problem that’s been sidelined and misunderstood for too long. Professor Chris Elliott reveals why we must collectively sharpen up our approach to tackling mycotoxins in our food.
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NewsMcCain launches regenerative ‘UK Farm of the Future’ in Yorkshire
McCain is opening a regenerative farming research site in North Yorkshire, helping British growers boost resilience amid climate, soil and policy pressures.
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NewsUK Government introduces first national PFAS plan targeting ‘forever chemicals’
UK Government launches first PFAS Plan to cut exposure, assess food packaging risks and consult on statutory drinking water limits.
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NewsQueen Mary University of London develops handheld AI grape ripeness sensor for winemakers
Queen Mary University of London’s RipenAI handheld sensor gives winemakers instant grape ripeness data, improving harvest planning and quality.
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News£3m BBSRC and Defra funding to accelerate healthier UK food innovation
New £3 million UK programme will unite bioscience and industry to accelerate healthier, sustainable food products and processing innovations.
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NewsGeneral Mills partners with Euralis to accelerate regenerative agriculture in sweetcorn production
General Mills and Euralis have launched a regenerative agriculture partnership to transform Green Giant sweetcorn production in southwest France.
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NewsFSA’s NFCU warns food businesses for vigilance against fraud after £500k poultry theft jailing
The FSA’s National Food Crime Unit urges food businesses to strengthen fraud checks after a man from Wigan was jailed over £500,000 stolen poultry.
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NewsNorway to phase out ‘frankenchickens’ by 2027 in landmark animal welfare move
Norway will phase out fast-growing chicken breeds by 2027, fuelling fresh pressure from animal welfare advocates on UK retailers and foodservice groups.
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NewsMondelēz opens CoLab Tech R&D accelerator to global snack start-ups
The food giant is searching globally for scalable technologies in climate resilience, performance, functionality and packaging via its CoLab Tech 2026 accelerator programme.
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NewsArla to centralise UK chilled supply chain with new Northamptonshire distribution centre
The new automated distribution hub will consolidate Arla’s chilled pallet operations, strengthening resilience, efficiency and sustainability across its UK dairy supply chain.
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NewsGlobal water bankruptcy declared as UN warns food systems at risk
UN report warns irreversible water losses threaten global food systems, urging governments to reset policy before shortages destabilise agriculture and markets.
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NewsFull VAT on meat could cut environmental impacts of EU diets, study finds
New EU-wide research suggests applying full VAT to meat could quickly reduce food emissions and environmental impacts across European diets.
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OpinionFrom South America to the Irish border: how the EU–Mercosur deal could reshape UK food risk
New trade deals bring new opportunities – for the scrupulous and the not-so scrupulous. Here Professor Chris Elliott highlights where vigilance will be needed to head off potential deceptions from opportunistic trade exploiters.