article thumbnail

Inequity in the agri-food chain and waste of food

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

The article entitled “Inequity in the agri-food chain and waste of food” analyzes the topic of food waste using the case specific to fruit production in the Spanish city of Lleida, arguing that this does not depend on the level of modernization of its chain logistics in terms of technology, but it is a problem of power within it.

Waste 52
article thumbnail

Key Takeaways from Oracle CloudWorld 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

This year, Mr. Ellison spun a vision of how the global agricultural industry’s value chain could be reconstructed to improve the quality of food while making the industry much more sustainable. According to Mr. Ellison, food grown indoors with AI powered greenhouses has the potential to use 98% less water and 90% less land.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Stand and deliver: 10 years of the global Food Security Cluster

World Food Programme Logistics

World Food Programme and Food and Agriculture Organization join their partners to mark a decade of collaboration South Sudan: Fishing kits and seeds provided by FAO as part of a rapid-response mission with WFP, Oxfam and Save the Children. Photo: FAO Last week in Rome, the global Food Security Cluster ?—?of

article thumbnail

Greener Farm to Fork Journey

Logistics Business Magazine

5G-technologies could deliver significant carbon savings across food and drink manufacturing from farm to fork, according to new economic modelling. The new modelling reveals that 5G technologies could save the food and drink supply chain 37 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions between 2024 and 2035. . •

article thumbnail

WFP and Cargill team up with these 8 Innovators to #disrupthunger

World Food Programme Logistics

Teams were selected for their expertise in the areas of nutrition, food processing and digital solutions for smallholder farmers, among others. In addition, each team will have the opportunity to present their solution to an audience of WFP leadership, government donors and potential investors at a pitch night on Thursday, 16 May.

article thumbnail

The Overarching Impact of COVID-19 on Supply Chains

Blue Grace Logistics

China, a major consumer of global commodities and agricultural products, was the first to shut its borders and impose lockdowns due to the virus. In the present-day scenario, air freight plays a critical role in the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines. The transportation industry was already undergoing a digital revolution.

article thumbnail

The Overarching Impact of COVID-19 on Supply Chains

Blue Grace Logistics

China, a major consumer of global commodities and agricultural products, was the first to shut its borders and impose lockdowns due to the virus. In the present-day scenario, air freight plays a critical role in the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines. The transportation industry was already undergoing a digital revolution.