World population is projected to balloon to over 9 billion by 2050, and that will place major challenges before the global food supply chain, says an article in the summer issue of ‘MARKET – Insights from the world of Lloyd’s.’ The recent horsemeat-in-beef scandal in Europe and the fungi-contaminated animal feed that led to a recall of thousands of liters of milk in Germany are symptomatic of the problems afflicting the global food supply. Ultra-tough prices set by supermarkets are thought to be one reason that sparked the substitution of horsemeat for beef in Europe. Demand from biodiesel manufacturers caused…
Lloyd’s Looks At The Global Food Chain In 2050
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