EUDR scope expanded

The EUDR Regulation (EU 2023/1115) targets greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss by promoting ‘deforestation-free’ products. While aimed at reducing the EU's global deforestation impact, it will affect data management, supply chains, raw material costs, and certification integrity. The recent Commission Delegated Regulation (EU 2026/2102) expands the range of products impacted.

Geopolitical Instability: The Hidden Threat to Food Safety and Integrity

The article discusses how geopolitical instability threatens the food industry's safety and integrity by disrupting supply chains and heightening risks of food fraud. It emphasizes the need for food executives to diversify suppliers and enhance safety measures, adapt to changing regulations, and build trust while navigating these turbulent times.