Data: British farmers facing skills shortage
British farmers are struggling to find skilled employees to fill vacancies according to the latest report by dairy manufacturer Arla. According to a survey conducted by the…
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Strengthening chain of custody throughout the dairy supply chain
Dairy processors devote significant resources to food safety and quality within their facilities. Yet once a shipment leaves the loading dock, responsibility often passes through…
Harvest 2026: Sicily’s 100-day odyssey begins
Sicily is picking its 2026 harvest under kinder skies, two vintages after a drought that brought the island to its knees. It is also, this summer, the most photographed coastline…
World Faces Fresh Food Price Surge, FAO Warns
Wars in Iran and Ukraine, combined with El Niño and lower crop yields, could trigger another surge in global food inflation, FAO warns.
UK on brink of decades-low cereal crop – research
The UK faces its worst cereal and oilseed harvests in decades as heatwaves and droughts cut yields, a non-profit has warned. The post UK on brink of decades-low cereal crop –…
Potential EU Ban On Brazilian Meat Could Threaten Supply Chains And Prices – Rabobank
In September, the EU may halt all Brazilian meat imports unless the country can satisfy EU regulations banning antimicrobials.
Chocolate makers are defending themselves against cocoa price swings
Despite a recent decline in prices, Mondelēz International and Hershey are rethinking their supply chains and relying on innovation to reduce their dependence on the commodity.
Mondelēz shows uneven gains on 2025 sustainable sourcing goals
The Oreo and Ritz maker reported 100% certified sourcing for palm oil and cocoa.
Conagra to invest $125M in supply chain resilience
The food manufacturer intends to maintain high service levels, reassess its product mix and reduce days of inventory, executives said.
French Ready-To-Eat Salad And Vegetable Sector Faces Crisis, SVFPE Says
Ready-to-eat salad supply chains face growing crisis from climate risks and rigid pricing, trade groups warn.
innocent backs 18 projects to strengthen global fruit and veg supplies
innocent drinks has awarded grants to 18 farming projects across 14 countries as it looks to improve the long-term resilience of its fruit and vegetable supply chains. The…
Food Technology Firm GrubMarket Confidentially Files For US IPO
GrubMarket, a food supply chain and delivery group, has confidentially filed for a US initial public offering.