Emergency Food Supply Measures Signal Bleak Future

Japan has enacted a "food supply emergency measures law" to address rising food costs and supply shortages, allowing the government to direct food producers in response to production declines. This follows significant rice price increases and reflects broader concerns about food security amid climate change and geopolitical instability. Other countries are also urging preparedness for potential food crises.

“There is nothing permanent, except change.” – Heraclitus

Heraclitus, a pre-Socratic philosopher, is known for the saying "everything flows," symbolizing the complexity of change and the unity of opposites. This reflects challenges in food traceability, particularly for SMEs, which often rely on outdated systems.