All articles by Maria Gonçalves – Page 8
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Analysis & FeaturesIs the threat of food fraud growing?
The UK food safety system faces ‘absolute chaos’, according to experts, who have flagged growing risks in the wake of Brexit, global conflict and inflation. Can technology and changes to the regulatory system ensure greater trust in the supply chain?
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NewsUkraine eyes agrifoods exports boom ahead of EU accession
The country is ramping up exports but is still facing a series of logistical challenges linked to Russia’s invasion
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NewsFinnebrogue partners with Foods Connected on AI chatbot project
The meat and plant-based manufacturer will trial a generative AI chatbot that answers employee questions on allergens
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NewsGhana set to increase cocoa farmgate prices as suppliers face more cost squeezes
Ghana and neighbouring Ivory Coast are soon set to unveil government-stipulated cocoa farmgate prices for the 2024/25 season
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NewsSpiritsEurope urges EU Commission support amid China trade war
The European trade body fears Chinese proposals to introduce duty fees on EU liquor could have a huge impact on the market
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NewsFairtrade Foundation leadership shake-up sees CEO depart and new chair come in
Nyagoy Nyong’o succeeds Mark Price as chair of the board while long-term CEO Mike Gidney steps down
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NewsUK to join trans-Pacific trade group in December
Britain will officially join the CPTPP by 15 December 2024
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NewsSupply chain tech darling Zeus expects to rake in £30m by 2024
The company, launched in 2020, was expecting a ‘momentous year’, its founder said
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NewsKeir Starmer hails post-Brexit German treaty as he aims to reset EU relations
The British prime minister met with his German counterpart, chancellor Olaf Scholz, for talks on a new bilateral deal
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NewsFirst Brexit common user charge bills serve bitter shock to food industry
The costs of importing EU goods to the UK are quickly running into tens of thousands of pounds, businesses report
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Analysis & FeaturesPackaging tax: Defra’s eye-watering EPR recycling fees shock
‘Eye-watering’ fees aren’t set in stone, but companies are getting worried
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NewsScotch whisky gets special protection in Brazil in a bid to boost exports
Labour is focused on boosting UK food and drink exports in a bid to strengthen the wider economy
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NewsFood and drink manufacturers bounce back on growing demand
Food and drink manufacturers’ output grew at the fastest rate of any sector last month, Lloyds Bank Tracker showed
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NewsLidl launches tool to close banana supply chain wage gap
Lidl GB is launching the wage tool across its entire banana supply chain in September
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NewsOrganic sector ‘desperate for clarity’ on costly post-Brexit import requirements
Organic goods importers claim they have not been given proper guidance regarding post-Brexit requirements
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NewsEPR scheme base fees unveiled by Defra
Following months of calls from industry, Defra has finally unveiled its estimates of costs for producers under the EPR scheme
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NewsGlobal trade slows down as Red Sea crisis continues to bite
A new S&P Global report showed global exports have stalled as the Red Sea conflict continued to affect shipping times
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NewsFairtrade urges EU to address deforestation law ‘shortcomings’
The EU’s Deforestation Regulation will come into force in just over five months
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NewsCo-op and Wincanton extend 30-year partnership deal
Wincanton is UK retail’s leading supply chain provider
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Comment & OpinionWhat Olympians Eat: BBC podcast provides insight into athletic diets
Each athlete must have a ‘carefully curated diet’ depending on the sport they play, making catering complicated