All Logistics, cold chain & disruption articles – Page 8
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NewsFour arrested on suspicion of fraud in counterfeit rice investigation
Four arrested as part of food crime investigation uncovering counterfeit basmati rice, as the FSA steps up action against food fraud in the UK.
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ArticleVietnam’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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NewsUK pork gains access to Mexican market in £19m export deal
Twelve UK pork processing sites gain approval to export to Mexico in a £19 million deal following eight years of trade negotiations.
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ArticleFSMA 204, psychoactive compounds and more: food safety insights from IAFP 2025
As IAFP 2025 draws to a close, New Food’s Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell highlights four key sessions that shaped this year’s vital food safety discussions.
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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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NewsMars invests $2 billion to boost its US food manufacturing operations
Mars has committed to investing $2 billion in its US operations by 2026, expanding production, creating jobs and scaling key brands such as Nature’s Bakery.
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NewsWin-Win secures £3m to expand cocoa-free chocolate alternative in Europe
Win-Win raises £3 million to scale its sustainable, cocoa-free chocolate alternative across the UK and key European markets.
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NewsGovernment unveils new strategy to improve the UK food system
The new framework sets out 10 priority outcomes to overhaul the UK's food landscape, boosting health, sustainability and economic growth.
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OpinionChina-Taiwan conflict: prepare for a tectonic shock to the global food system
Professor Chris Elliott warns that the looming China–Taiwan conflict could have a seismic impact on global food security – from blocked trade routes and fertiliser shortages to serving as a wake-up call for UK national food resilience.
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NewsMcVitie’s owner Pladis commits £68m to UK manufacturing investment and factory modernisation
Pladis’ major UK investment in factory automation and infrastructure aims to increase production capacity, efficiency and reduce emissions.
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NewsUK dairy industry unites in landmark alliance to drive sustainability
UK dairy farmers, processors, and retailers unite in a landmark alliance to accelerate sustainability and boost supply chain resilience.
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ArticleBreaking the mould: a Win-Win solution to chocolate’s cocoa crisis
Against the backdrop of World Chocolate Day, this instalment of Ingredients for Change explores the current climate and challenges facing the cocoa industry and whether it’s time to rethink the traditional chocolate production model. New Food spoke with Ahrum Pak to learn how her startup aims to break the mould.
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NewsWaitrose invests in Bristol distribution centre to enhance South West supply chain
Waitrose to open its first South West distribution centre at Bristol 360 in late 2026, enhancing supply efficiency and sustainability.
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NewsTony’s Chocolonely listed in TIME’s most influential companies of 2025
TIME names Tony’s Chocolonely among 2025’s 100 most influential companies for its mission to end exploitation in cocoa supply chains.
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ArticleHarnessing AI and innovation for global food safety
Professor Chris Elliott highlights new innovations and new approaches that are joining the dots for a united food-safe future.
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NewsAction on Food Hub to champion food systems at COP30 in Brazil
Action on Food Hub returns for COP30 to ensure food systems are prioritised in global climate discussions in Belém, Brazil.
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OpinionUK 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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ArticleDigitalising pest management: the new frontier for smarter food and drink production
For the food and drink manufacturing sector, managing pest issues is a fundamental pillar in supporting robust operational practices. Here, John Stewart at Pelsis Group reveals how digitalisation can enhance traditional pest control measures for more timely and precise intervention when it’s needed.
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ArticleBig news for small businesses in the fight against food fraud
Professor Chris Elliott reveals a long-awaited resource that could tip the balance in the UK’s ongoing battle against food fraud, and this time thousands of small businesses stand to benefit.
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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.