'A big chunk of the food supply chain is at risk': Climate expert warns of soaring prices
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Has the UK food supply chain become too lean to withstand extreme weather?
Today, (13 August) marks the beginning of the UK’s fifth heatwave of the summer, as UK retailers brace to reinforce a supply chain that is continuing to be hit by extreme temperatures. Last month, the Met Office verified the hottest-day yet of 2026, 38°C, while overall this year has consistently produced hot days, with 35°C or higher was recorded in May, June and July for the first time in the UK weather record. The UK is not the only country to…
Germany Raises Food Supply Concerns Amid Worsening Drought - Urgent Risks Highlighted
Germany is raising alarms over the growing threat to its food supply caused by an ongoing drought that has persisted across large parts of the country. Officials warn that prolonged dry conditions are severely impacting agricultural production, posing risks to crop yields and livestock farming. As climate patterns continue to shift, experts caution that without timely intervention, the nation could face significant challenges in maintaining food…
Climate risk thus begins to become a business location variable.
Farms decimated, monocultures dried up, factories closing: Brittany, fertile ground for agribusiness, is suffering the full force of this summer's heatwaves. Yet, its leaders continue to look the other way. Douarnenez (Finistère), special report Manu's barn is practically empty. Only the remnants of seeds carpeting the floor and the pungent smell of ammonia are reminders that just a few days ago, several thousand turkeys occupied this space. "Bu…
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