Results for "Food supply chains"

An analysis suggests that regions experiencing threats to indigenous languages often simultaneously face severe declines in local biodiversity, frequently driven by industrial agriculture and fast-food supply chains.

The Tanzanian government has introduced the country’s first fully digital marketplace for white maize trading, aiming to streamline agricultural commerce and increase transparency in food supply chains.

Bank of America has identified a specific country as the optimal location to hedge against the market impact of severe El Niño shocks on global food supply chains.

QR codes are identified as key to enhancing safety in food supply chains in Vietnam, though transparency and supervision remain essential for their effective implementation.

The ongoing conflict involving Iran is exerting pressure on food supply chains both locally and globally. The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warns that spikes in food price inflation could lead to a global agri-food disaster if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted.

A new study alleges that the Marine Stewardship Council's 'blue tick' sustainability certification scheme may create an illusion of ethically sourced fish and obscure labor abuses in seafood supply chains.

Taiwan's export orders for February did not meet economic forecasts, indicating a potential slowdown in the island's trade performance.

Efforts are underway to ensure that agricultural technology effectively reaches farmers and consumers, bridging the 'last mile' gap to improve efficiency and food supply chains.

Diplomatic talks between Riyadh and Islamabad emphasized expanding bilateral cooperation in farming investments and securing long-term food supply chains.

Beijing aims to strengthen domestic food supply chains and cut reliance on foreign imports, though limited arable land and resources pose significant challenges to its ambitious goals.

The US Climate Prediction Center has warned that the emerging El Niño phenomenon could become the most powerful in 75 years, triggering alarm bells for global food supply chains.

Fighters reportedly linked to Al-Qaeda have attacked a high-security prison in Mali, known as 'Africa's Alcatraz,' and have also disrupted crucial food supply chains to the capital city of Bamako.

Around one-third of global fertiliser production comes from the Gulf region, making the area’s stability crucial for global food supply chains.

Fuel protests have brought to light fundamental issues within the relationship between farms, fertilisers, and food production, with farmers warning of potential food shortages.

The Moldovan Parliament is holding a plenary session to debate several legislative projects, including a bill on real estate agents, the denunciation of CIS status, and short agri-food supply chains.

A research institute and a university in Japan have successfully developed melons that can be ripened on demand, offering potential benefits for agriculture and food supply chains.

British health authorities are actively investigating a surge in salmonella infections that has approached 500 cases nationwide, with early evidence pointing to contaminated eggs as the primary source. Officials continue to monitor food supply chains while advising consumers on safe handling practices.

Official data indicates a notable drop in poultry output across Zimbabwe during the fourth quarter of 2019, raising concerns about local food supply chains.

A potential conflict involving Iran is raising concerns about its impact on global food supply chains, with experts analyzing how such a war could disrupt the flow of essential goods.

Morocco's government has moved to reassure markets by maintaining price controls and supply stability, as global tensions continue to impact energy and food supply chains.

The escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly the crisis involving Iran, have acutely brought back the issue of supply security, as it significantly impacts critical energy flows and necessitates a rearrangement of food supply chains.

A discussion highlights that if pig production ceases in Denmark, it will simply shift to another location, implying a broader debate on agricultural policy and global food supply chains.

The conflict in the Middle East is beginning to disrupt food supply chains as ships avoid the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint.

Slovenian Minister of Agriculture Mateja Čalušić discusses food security and the state's plans to invest in food supply chains.