All Logistics, cold chain & disruption articles
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ArticleWhat happens to fresh food when there is no next delivery?
Commercial shipping exposes the limits of fragile food supply chains and the urgent need for resilience. Coby Sella, Chief Executive Officer of Agwa, argues that the lessons now playing out at sea signal where the wider food system is heading.
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NewsExtreme heat threatens UK food security and farm resilience
Royal Agricultural University expert warns heatwaves could cut crop potential, damage soils and intensify risks to UK food security nationwide.
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OpinionCold chains, red-hot risks: the critical infrastructure not talked about enough
Few things spread fear more effectively than mistrust of the food supply. Professor Chris Elliott demonstrates how decisive cold chains are to the safety of food systems and why their protection must be a top priority and collective effort.
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NewsEl Niño threat prompts FAO and WFP’s $202m food appeal
FAO and WFP warn droughts and floods could disrupt agriculture across 22 countries, putting millions at greater risk of food insecurity.
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NewsWaitrose becomes first supermarket to offer British samphire year-round
Waitrose and Westlands achieve year-round British samphire production using hydroponic technology, extending domestic supply beyond the traditional summer season.
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NewsCanada unveils first National Food Security Strategy with £1.6bn investment
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils first national strategy to boost food processing, increase competition and tackle high grocery prices.
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Newsofi expands traceability as 200,000 households achieve living income
New sustainability report highlights progress on farmer incomes, human rights due diligence, climate action and supply chain traceability.
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NewsSWARM Engineering secures $10m to scale agrifood AI platform
Agrifood AI specialist SWARM has secured $10 million in fresh funding as manufacturers seek smarter ways to navigate supply chain volatility.
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NewsLidl backs British berry production with £500m investment
Retailer signs five-year grower agreements as demand for British berries rises and producers face cost and climate pressures.
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NewsPepsiCo scales autonomous freight deployment with multi-year Gatik partnership
PepsiCo expands autonomous trucking across North America as it seeks additional logistics capacity across its food and beverage supply chain.
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NewsResearchers identify five barriers slowing Europe’s food system transformation
New research highlights five structural barriers slowing progress towards healthier, more sustainable and resilient food systems across Europe.
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NewsArla and DMK complete merger to create Europe’s largest dairy cooperative
The merger brings together 11,200 farmers and aims to strengthen food security, resilience and sustainability across Europe.
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NewsPepsiCo Foundation and EIT Food back young European farmers
PepsiCo Foundation-backed initiative will support 900 young farmers across Europe with resilience, agritech and business training in 2026.
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OpinionUK food policy – ‘Wouldn’t it be nice…’
Dr Clive Black reflects on the value of the no brainer that is shoring up the UK food system. With reasons aplenty and rewards galore, he questions – what are we waiting for?
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NewsStrait of Hormuz closure could spark global food price crisis, FAO warns
FAO warns governments and food industry leaders have six to 12 months to prevent escalating inflation and supply chain disruption.
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ReportGlobal Food Supply Chains in 2026: building resilience under pressure
Climate shocks, geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruption are reshaping global food systems. The Global Food Supply Chains in 2026 report explores how the industry is responding as resilience becomes an increasingly urgent priority.
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NewsM&S launches £340m automated food distribution hub in Northamptonshire
The retailer’s largest-ever supply chain investment will use automation technology to support growth, improve availability and create 1,000 jobs.
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OpinionEl Niño and the global food system: the warnings from history
Chris Elliott delivers a sobering blow that we may not want to face but will be impossible to ignore. How familiar are you with El Niño?
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NewsDiageo opens $415m Alabama plant to expand Southern US production
New Montgomery manufacturing facility strengthens Diageo’s Southern US supply network while boosting production capacity, sustainability performance and regional economic growth.
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NewsStrait of Hormuz conflict threatens global food security as fertiliser and energy prices surge
New research links US–Israel–Iran war disruption in Strait of Hormuz to rising fertiliser costs, food inflation and worsening global food insecurity.