Russia attacked Odesa’s sea port with cruise missiles hours after signing a deal to unblock Ukrainian grain exports from three Black Sea ports, including Odesa, that was hailed as a vital step toward alleviating a global food crisis.

Ask perishable shippers what they think of cargo insurance, and they’ll often call it “a necessary evil.” 

Michael Walsh, partner with the law firm of Foley & Lardner LLP, discusses the impact on supply chains to date arising from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and what further effects companies might experience in the months to come.

Mexican beer sellers who’ve struggled through bottle and can shortages are facing a new challenge keeping their shelves stocked: robust demand.

For years now, climate-conscious cooks have embraced plant-based diets as a way to avoid the emissions-heavy meat industry. New research suggests low-carbon eating isn’t quite that simple.

When The Kroger Co. formed a partnership in 2018 with Ocado Group, they knew e-grocery had a bright future. Of course, the move turned out to be far more timely than both retailers anticipated.

Chipotle is taking food security and supply chain visibility to a new level, by offering customers information about the source of every ingredient on its menu.

A shortage of popular food items from popcorn to sriracha is hitting restaurants and grocery shelves this summer, a sign that the world’s immense supply chains are still under pressure.

Jonathan Havens, partner in the law firm of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP, explains the causes of the current infant formula shortage, and discusses possible solutions to the crisis, both short- and long-term.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cracking down once again on food producers, with a new and tougher requirement for product safety and traceability.