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Sustainable food chains matter

Food sustainability has never been more important than now

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Even the most resilient of cold supply chains would struggle to keep on top of sustainability amid a global pandemic and continuous supply chain disruption.  Cold chains face risks that other commodity chains don’t, including climate risks and the need to address environmental concerns. 

Cold chain companies need to blend together planning, technology, risk management and more to obtain supply chain visibility and deliver sustainability.

Source: Food Logistics

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Offshore sea containers for the oil and gas industry

Offshore sea containers for the oil and gas industry

The oil and gas industry is one of the most highly regulated industries in the world when it comes to safety because of its potential harm that can be done to people, the environment, and property. The offshore sector requires safe equipment that is capable of operating in a potentially hazardous environment.

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USDA to invest over $4billion to strengthen food supply chain

Significant investment by USDA of $4billion to strengthen food supply chain

The major investment by the USDA is part of the Build Back Better Initiative and aims to make critical supply chains stronger, aid food production and processing, improve food distribution and storage, and ensure equitable market access for food producers.

Source: Supply Chain Dive

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UN: Cost of food rises at fastest rate in a decade

UN reports that global food costs have risen at the fastest rate in a decade

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The UN has reported that Global food prices have jumped at their fastest monthly rate in over a decade.

Suppliers have been affected by disruptions to production, labour and transport during the pandemic.

Additional concerns are growing about broader inflation and how higher grocery bills will impact the world’s economic recovery post-pandemic.

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) food price index tracks prices around the world of a range of food including cereals, oilseeds, dairy products, meat and sugar.

Source: BBC News

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Use pandemic to repair broken UK and EU food system

European food systems must move on from simply feeding people to allowing consumers to nourish themselves sustainably and healthily, according to a new report

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A new report involved assessment of 27 EU countries plus the 4 UK nations and highlighted four key areas of transformation needed to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, which is a key component of the Farm to Fork Strategy, part of the European Green Deal,

The Barilla Foundation published the report, with its Head of Research, Dr Marta Antonelli commenting “Food is a powerful lever to improve human and planetary health. The EU is called to take bold action to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable, healthy, inclusive and resilient food system.” 

Source: New Food magazine

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Offshore sea containers for the oil and gas industry

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