Mastodawn

The #ultraprocessed foods #UPF problem is driven by commercial interests, not individual weakness. Here’s how to fix it
🧐"UPF is te #foodsector’s most profitable biz model. Te largest MNCs sit atop #global #supply, #marketing & #lobbying networks tt expand mkts, shape science & public debate, & block #regulation.. in 2024 leading food cos spent vastly more on #advertising than #WHO’s entire op'g budget. UPFcorp'ns follow same playbook as #tobacco & #fossilfuel industries"
https://theconversation.com/the-ultra-processed-foods-problem-is-driven-by-commercial-interests-not-individual-weakness-heres-how-to-fix-it-269401

The ultra-processed foods problem is driven by commercial interests, not individual weakness. Here’s how to fix it

Without policy action and a coordinated global response, ultra-processed foods will continue to rise in human diets, harming health, economies. It’s time to act.

The Conversation

DarkWebSonar Nov 7

Targeted in #Indonesia 🇮🇩, Wilmar Group Indonesia, a major player in the food production sector, is experiencing an initial access attempt. Confidence level: high. #ThreatIntel #CyberSecurity #FoodSector

Yonhap Infomax News Aug 6, 2025

South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan announces plans to expand tariff support measures to cover food and cosmetics, signaling broader policy support for key export sectors.
#YonhapInfomax #IndustryMinister #TariffSupport #FoodSector #Cosmetics #ExportPolicy #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=75797

Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan Says Tariff Support Measures to Include Food and Cosmetics Sectors

South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan announces plans to expand tariff support measures to cover food and cosmetics, signaling broader policy support for key export sectors.

Yonhap Infomax

Emeritus Prof Christopher May Feb 29, 2024

There is lots of talk about the impact of #Brexit on exporters (and importers), from the #foodsector to #manufacturing, but much less on how it is effecting small scale artisans & craftspeople.

Patricia Lovett MBE has prepare an overview for MPs which include a link to her evidence to Parliament & a long summary of individual concerns.

This just adds to the evidence that #BrexitReality has had major widespread negative effects already!

h/t @ClaireFromClare

https://www.patricialovett.com/craft-and-the-effects-of-brexit/

Craft and the Effects of Brexit | Patricia Lovett MBE

The-14 Oct 12, 2023

The rising cost of living is eroding brand loyalty as consumers seek more cost-effective alternatives
#Canada #Retail #Food #Branding #FoodPrices #BrandValue #GroceryStores #FoodSector #BrandLoyalty #CostImpact #InflationShift #RetailChallenges #ConsumerPriorities
https://the-14.com/the-rising-cost-of-living-is-eroding-brand-loyalty-as-consumers-seek-more-cost-effective-alternatives/

The rising cost of living is eroding brand loyalty as consumers seek more cost-effective alternatives | The-14

Rising costs erode brand loyalty. Consumers prioritize affordability, impacting retailers. Inflation shifts habits; dynamic pricing and loyalty adapt.

The-14 Pictures

ALLIANCE EU Sep 6, 2023

What is the meaning of #FoodSupplyChain?

Discover it together with the GLOSSARY on the website that analyses key words and acronyms used in the #foodsector 🍎👇
https://alliance-heu-project.eu/glossary/food-supply-chain

#HorizonEU #AllianceProjectEU #Foodsystems #Authenticity #Foodsecurity

Food Supply Chain

all the processes from the production stage - from farming to processing, packaging and distribution

Alliance

ALLIANCE EU Jun 26, 2023

What is the meaning of #foodfraud?

Discover it together with the GLOSSARY on the website that analyses key words and acronyms used in the #foodsector 🍎👇

#HorizonEU #allianceprojectEU #foodsystems #treceability #authenticity #foodsecurity #PDO #PGI #GI

EESC PRESS Jun 2, 2023

📢#FoodSpeculation ruins efforts to solve #hunger & foster faire revenues & prices

We call @EU_Commission & policy makers to:

-enhance market transparency
-regulate future markets & indexes
-address #FoodSector financialization

🔎http://europa.eu/!jRyGTF

#PressBreakfast

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EESC_PRESS/status/1664561508263550977

Food price crisis: the role of speculation and concrete proposals for action in the aftermath of the Ukraine war

Considering the extent of the food security crisis and the urgency to address the issue of excessive commodity speculation, the aim of this own-initiative opinion is to analyse the current situation in more detail; gather experts' views on the impacts of commodity speculation on food price increases and food security worldwide; and provide civil society's recommendations on policy measures that are needed to address excessive price speculation and increase market transparency.

European Economic and Social Committee

Jasmine Mangalaseril 🧁Jan 12, 2023

Events in food tech! 🎉

The Canadian Food Innovation Network just sent out invitations for their January events:

- New Member Virtual Meet-ups

- The Innovation Booster provides flexible and rapid support on a cost-shared basis to enable SMEs' food innovation and research (live event in Surrey, BC)

- Export Opportunities in the Food and Beverage Sector in the Pacific Northwest (Webinar)

#Canada #FoodTech #FoodSector #FoodInnovation #Tech

Details here:
https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/events/calendar