All Food Drink articles
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Special ReportsRegulators are cracking down on PFAS and risk managers must plan accordingly
The effects of PFAS chemicals are yet to be seen as health problems slowly come to light. BHSI’s Javier Villalba, explores the litigation landscape risk managers are facing
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AnalysisAlmost half of food recalls avoidable - RQA
A large majority of recalls emanate from packaging mistakes, which are costly, reputationally damaging and avoidable
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AnalysisEurope’s listeria outbreak sends stern warning to risk and supply chain managers
As Europe’s food and industry thrives, the heat is on to manage its risks. We look to the lab where solutions are being developed to better handle contamination and consider a more holistic approach to coverage that goes far beyond simple product recall insurance
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HeadspaceInside Greenyard Frozen: the listeria outbreak
Aldi, Lidl, Iceland, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose have had to recall thousands of frozen foods after harmful bacteria was found in products they sold. Such recalls can result in tumbling share prices or total collapse. Here’s what can be done to minimise the threats
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AnalysisLactalis recall highlights need for crisis plans
A contamination event for French baby milk maker Lactalis highlights supply chain, product recall and reputational risks
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AnalysisSupermarket terrorist plot highlights contamination risks
Food factory worker Munir Mohammed and pharmacist Rowaida El-Hassan plotted to make ricin poison in the UK
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AnalysisAn insurer’s perspective on the Mars recall
‘Plastic pieces are the most difficult to detect’
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AnalysisHow the food and drinks business can avoid the next big contamination crisis
Food and drink companies cannot afford to be complacent as their practices come under ever closer scrutiny and consumers ask more and more questions
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AnalysisGlobalised supply chains and regulatory changes cause food recalls to double
Some 52% of all food recalls cost US companies more than $10 million
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AnalysisFour EU countries investigated over investor restrictions for agricultural land
Laws in Bulgaria, Hungary, Lithuania and Slovakia may be restricting the free movement of capital and freedom of establishment
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FeaturesFood industry faces nanotechnology consumer test
Highlighting nanomaterials and allergens in food and drink products is a serious risk for the industry, according to ACE
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AnalysisWillis, Faber Global, XL Group and BRC Global Standards launch new insurance for food contamination
The new solution provides added protection to manufacturers with A-grade standard for food safety
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AnalysisFood and drink firms face increase in liability claims
New EU legislation will reduce the risk of contamination in food and drink but may increase product liability claims against industry firms − ACE
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Opinion"In an increasingly unstable world, we can never assume we have everything covered"
Helen Pope, head of insurable risk at Tesco and deputy chairman of Airmic, says modern risk managers must remain vigilant to keep on top of operational risks
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AnalysisManaging risk in food and drink
It falls to risk managers to ensure our sources of food and drink are kept safe and secure
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OpinionOpinion: When the pressure to cut costs comes on, the temptation to cut corners grows’
Manufacturers and suppliers are under increasing pressures to source and provide cheaper goods
