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Food processing plants are highly susceptible to accidents due to the high level of moving parts and machinery that workers deal with. [8] Conspiracy theorists claim that there has been a rise of these accidents, though it is likely the result of stress on the reopened supply chain, rather than a deliberate plot to attack the infrastructure. [9]
Short Food Supply Chains and Local Food Systems in the EU. A State of Play of their Socio-Economic Characteristics. a publication of the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission; Short Food Supply Chains as drivers of sustainable development. Evidence Document. This document is the result of a joint collaboration among practitioners ...
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted food supply chains around the world, disrupting distribution channels at the consumption and distribution stages of the food industry. A rise in fuel and transport prices further increased the complexity of distribution as food competed with other goods.
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The invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces has closed grain ports in the Black Sea, causing concerns about food shortages in nations that depend on imports.
Arising out of the two reports, the Commission established a "European Food Prices Monitoring Tool", an initiative developed by Eurostat and intended to "increase transparency in the food supply chain". [52] In March 2022 the Commission noted "the need for EU agriculture and food supply chains to become more resilient and sustainable". [53]
Transparency in the supply chain influences how consumers view and support companies, so improving data driven sustainability efforts can positively affect supply chain business. A company’s negative impact on environmental or social areas may show in their stock market value, exposing their true values to investors.
It will have an impact on the global supply chain as Russia is a significant source of 35 critical minerals vital to the United States' economic and national security interests, including 30% of the global supply of platinum-group elements (including palladium), 13% of titanium and 11% of nickel.