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FAO explores blockchain applications in seafood
In a bid to shed light on the possible uses of blockchain and its applications within seafood supply chains, the FAO has published a study document which analyses and explores the matter.
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Report reveals farmers’ views on farm-level data collection and sharing
A report from Farm Journal and TSC has explored the relationship among farmers, their operation’s production data and conservation, revealing a potential disconnection between farmers and downstream supply chain organisations.
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Academics suggest formation of cross-government food policy committee
Academics from the Centre for Food Policy at City, University of London have suggested the formation of a new, cross-government committee on food decision making to better coordinate policy during and beyond COVID-19.
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TAG revises its 2020 food industry predictions in light of COVID-19
Dr David Acheson, MD, President and CEO of TAG, offers revisions to his January predictions and suggests which paths the US and global food industries might follow in 2020 and beyond.
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World food prices continue to drop
The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks international prices of the most commonly-traded food commodities, averaged 165.5 points in April, some 3.4 percent lower than the previous month and three percent lower than April 2019.
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How is the UK’s food supply chain changing?
Lord Deben discusses his thoughts on the future of the UK’s food system, looking at consumer expectations; trade deals; transparency and climate change.
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Applications of blockchain technology in the food industry
How can blockchain technology help improve the food industry? New Food hears from two experts about this technology's potential within the sector.
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Using NMR for brand protection and ensuring supply chain integrity of wine
There is increasing global demand to establish the authenticity of food products by demonstrating an unbroken supply chain from the source through to the final consumers.
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How is the European Commission supporting the agricultural and food sectors?
The Commission has published a set of Questions and Answers (Q&A) designed to provide further detail about the measures it has introduced to support the agricultural and food sectors throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
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How is COVID-19 impacting the agri-food industry?
Welcome to the first edition of Gideon Ashworth's 'Talking Crop', a monthly column which will explore a range of topics relating to the agri-food world.
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UK food and beverage annual trends
New Food discovers how the food and beverage market changed over the last year.
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FoodDrinkEurope: five tests that the Farm to Fork Strategy must pass
The European Commission recently delayed the publication of its Farm to Fork strategy until at least mid-May, and FoodDrinkEurope has responded with five key points it believes the strategy must incorporate.
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Evolving eating habits as a result of COVID-19
In April 2020, FMCG Gurus surveyed consumers across 18 countries about how coronavirus was influencing their food attitudes and behaviours. Here, Mike Hughes gives an overview.
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Three huge problems with the Western world’s food system
Professor Chris Elliott points out the herd of elephants in the room that have appeared since the coronavirus pandemic.
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Brazilian officials warn of “agriculture nationalism” amid pandemic
As countries seek to secure national food supplies , a draft report from the Brazilian agricultural ministry has warned that countries may implement export restrictions and subsidies.
