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The Critical Intersection of Humanitarian Logistics and Food Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The devastating consequences of the pandemic, combined with the current geopolitical uncertainties and natural calamities, have highlighted the unprecedented economic and accessibility repercussions for both food-importing and exporting nations. In the UAE, there have been multiple initiatives taken to strengthen food security.

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The Future of Food Security

Enterra Insights

One of the topics discussed at the recent COP-27 gathering in Egypt was global food security. Patricia Scotland ( @PScotlandCSG ), Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, told COP-27 participants that every available tool must be leveraged to improve food security. The Pursuit of Food Security. ”[2]. ”[2].

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KEZAD Group boosts UAE vision for food security via largest integrated hub

Logistics Middle East

KEZAD’s food sector ecosystem is currently spread over more than 7 million square metres, including 3.3 square kilometres dedicated for the Abu Dhabi Food Hub – KEZAD, and more than 40 global, regional, and local companies currently operating in the ecosystem.

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Closing the Loop

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Contamination can come in many forms whether it’s food waste, paper, cans, or glass. DGrade’s Simply Bottles recycling initiative which has been running in the UAE since 2017. Contamination in recycling bins. The more contamination in a recycling bin the more difficult it is to recycle.

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The Opportunity — and Challenges — for Digital Transformation in MENA

ivalua

MENA countries import a lot of food; disrupted supply chains and price increases mean potential food shortages. Trade disruptions with China caused a 15-20% shortage of packaging materials for food and beverage producers, as well as a scarcity of solar panels, batteries and PPE. technologies, others will likely follow suit.

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SYNOPSlS: Your Supply Chain Roadmap IDC’s Predictions for 2022 and Beyond

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Stephanie has more than 20 years’ experience in manufacturing and supply chain, with a diverse background that complements her years in academia and professional development consulting in multiple countries such as Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, UAE and Hong Kong among others. COP26: 5Zs that changed the world part 2.

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Bidfood Announces Official Foodservice Distributorship with Impossible Foods for Supplying Plant-Based Meat in the UAE

Logistics Middle East

The post Bidfood Announces Official Foodservice Distributorship with Impossible Foods for Supplying Plant-Based Meat in the UAE appeared first on Logistics Middle East. The plant-based alternatives market in the Middle East & Africa has been valued at $240.96 million in 2020.

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