More Sustainability & supply chain resilience – Page 5
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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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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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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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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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ArticleRebels of a different kind: the sustainable baking movement behind Step and Stone
Ruth Davison from Our Carbon speaks with the Co-founder and CEO of the ethical platform Different Kind, Liz Warner, about why they are the ‘rebels of retail’.
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ArticleWhen predictions start to become a grim reality, food-fraud style
With ears to the ground, Professor Chris Elliott reveals some concerning reports of major international food safety breaches; giving credence to his despondent forecasts.
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ArticleFood4Education’s scalable hunger relief solution transforming African classrooms
On World Hunger Day, this instalment of Ingredients for Change champions the simple yet groundbreaking strategy for feeding school children daily, as part of durable public infrastructure. New Food spoke with Wairimu Nyandia to learn how a social enterprise in Kenya has transformed lives.
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ArticleIt takes an education in systems thinking to mend a broken system
Passionate advocate for sustainability and equitable nutrition for all, Lise Colyer, Exec Director, OmniAction, educates us on the missing lynchpin of system improvement.
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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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ArticleFood security in the Trump era: risks and opportunities
We are living in VUCA times – a phrase that describes the volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous nature of today’s world. Here, Mark Driscoll reflects on the perilous challenges presented by President Trump on global food security due to policy shifts affecting trade, community feeding programmes, international aid, agriculture and ...
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ArticleFANtastic alliances: Building a united front against food fraud
Celebrating 10 years of impact, the Food Authenticity Network (FAN) continues to strengthen global food fraud resilience. Now a key partner in the Horizon Europe EFF-CoP project, FAN is helping shape a collaborative future for food authenticity through innovation, community and knowledge exchange.
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OpinionTime to stockpile the tins of spam
Professor Chris Elliott warns that the UK’s national food security is at breaking point - will we heed history’s lessons or face crisis?
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ReportCore New Food Report: The evolving and enduring supply chain
Discover how global leaders are reinventing resilience to protect the future of our supply chains. This exclusive report will share key strategies from top industry experts on tackling climate disruption, digital transformation and shifting consumer demands.
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ArticleGrocery stores: where energy efficiency is the real checkout line
Supermarkets can and should start embracing the energy transition – yesterday, asserts Aidan Charron, Associate Director of Global Earth Day.
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OpinionWelcome to the rogue traders paradise
Discover how Chris Elliott reveals the dark side of erratic tariffs and their role in fuelling global food fraud.
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ArticleThe unexpected mile: why preparation, not panic, protects lives
When Dr. Darin Detwiler signed up for a 5K, he wasn’t chasing fitness goals—he was training his mindset to endure what we rarely see coming: the unexpected mile. In this deeply personal guest column, Distinguished Global Fellow in Food System Integrity Dr. Detwiler explores why true readiness is built long ...
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OpinionDr Clive Black: time for DEFRA's disbandment
In this powerful opinion piece, Dr Clive Black, Vice Chairman of Shore Capital Markets, argues that DEFRA is no longer fit for purpose and must be dismantled.
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ArticleThe impact of Trump’s tariffs and recent FDA cuts on food safety and security: experts react
Leading food safety experts, including Frank Yiannas, Bill Marler, Dr Darin Detwiler, Professor Chris Elliott, Tim Lang and Michael Bell OBE, weigh in on the far-reaching consequences of President Trump's tariffs and recent FDA budget cuts. The article delves into the risks to food safety, supply chains and global food ...