All Logistics, cold chain & disruption articles – Page 6
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ArticleThe tomato shockwave: how one Panorama story is causing massive shifts in a global supply chain
Food industry shockwaves generated by the Xinjiang-region tomato exposé last year have been significant; but Professor Chris Elliott has wider concerns that no one is talking about…
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NewsMagnum invests £50m to modernise UK’s largest ice cream factory
Magnum Ice Cream Company has announced a £50m upgrade of its Gloucester factory, introducing modernised infrastructure, high-speed production lines and sustainability gains as part of a global supply chain transformation.
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NewsTate & Lyle drives regenerative agriculture in Europe to build climate-resilient supply chain
Tate & Lyle partners with French cooperatives and Regrow Ag to expand regenerative agriculture programme and create a climate-resilient corn supply chain.
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NewsPremier Foods announces £36m Worksop site investment and new Loyd Grossman deal
Premier Foods will upgrade its Worksop site, bring Loyd Grossman production in-house and extend the brand partnership to 2034.
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NewsTesco urges national farm data framework to safeguard UK food security
Tesco is expanding its environmental baselining programme and urging government action to standardise farm data crucial to long-term food security.
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ArticleSilent Enemies: Author's Note – What I Know Now
Silence doesn’t just hide danger; it allows it to grow. In this powerful Author’s Note and behind-the-scenes interview, Dr Darin Detwiler reveals how Silent Enemies came to life, why its message matters now more than ever, and the bold shifts the food industry must make to prevent the next avoidable ...
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Defra’s slow response on illegal meat imports sparks UK biosecurity warning from MPs
MPs warn Defra’s slow action on illegal meat imports leaves Britain’s food and farming sectors exposed to major biosecurity and supply chain risks.
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ArticleSummerdown – how the ‘peppermint people’ are farming for the future
From mustard to peppermint via holistic sustainability; Ruth Davison reveals the hidden depths of one company’s ambition to facilitate positive change – not just for the planet, but for how we live.
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NewsDiageo invests £5m in Scotland peatland restoration project
Diageo pledges up to £5 million to restore degraded peatlands across Scotland, safeguarding whisky production, biodiversity and water resources.
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NewsThree tomato sauces recalled in US after botulism risk identified
Botulism concerns trigger a First and Last Bakery tomato sauce recall across the US, with shoppers urged to check and return affected jars.
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ArticleThe spicy truth: uncovering cinnamon fraud in the EU market
When you dust a little cinnamon over your cappuccino, the last thing on your mind is fraud. However, scientists at the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) have uncovered cases of mislabelling that could lead to potential health risks, as Project Coordinator Anastasia Vlachou reveals.
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Starbucks sells majority stake in China business to Boyu Capital
Starbucks will sell a majority stake in its $13 billion China business to Boyu Capital under a landmark joint venture.
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NewsUK trade attachés unlock £100m export boost for British food and drink producers
British food and drink producers secure nearly £100 million in new export opportunities as trade barriers fall across key global markets.
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NewsParliamentary group report warns UK food production could fall by a third by 2050
A cross-party report warns UK food production and food security are at risk unless urgent reforms protect farmland and boost productivity.
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ArticleDenmark shows the way: why the UK’s food strategy must prioritise plants
Reflecting on the UK’s opportunity to reinvigorate the health of its food industry, Jenny Canham shares the inspirational progress that Denmark has made in switching its focus to plant-based.
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NewsDanone launches Milk Academy to strengthen global dairy supply chain
Danone has launched its Milk Academy, providing dairy farmers worldwide with tools, training and expertise to strengthen resilience and sustainability.
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ArticleManaging PFAS in the food supply chain: insights from Agilent Technologies
PFAS contamination continues to challenge the food and beverage sector. Agilent Technologies’ Tarun Anumol and Lorna De Leoz discuss how innovation in testing and data management is helping laboratories protect product integrity and stay ahead of regulation.
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NewsMr Kipling invests £2.1 million in solar farm at Premier Foods’ Carlton Bakery
Mr Kipling is cutting emissions with a £2.1m solar farm at Premier Food's Carlton Bakery, boosting local resilience at one of the UK’s biggest bakeries.
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ArticleSilent Enemies: Part 4 – The Sound of Silence
Some failures leave no alarms – just empty chairs, unanswered questions and a mission that never ends. In Part 4 of Silent Enemies, Dr Darin Detwiler shares the personal loss that transformed his mission, revealing how silence in food safety can carry the heaviest cost of all.
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ArticleBritain’s breaking point: why our food system is failing the security test
The core priorities of the UK National Security Strategy have missed the mark, say UK farmers. Here, Professor Chris Elliott asserts the food industry’s call for decisive action to properly embed food resilience at the heart of national security.