WHO launches appeal on urgent health needs in Africa
Millions of lives are in peril, including children. USD123.7-million is needed for the health agency’s response until December 2022.Read More »WHO launches appeal on urgent health needs in Africa
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The impact of supply chain data breaches
Digital supply chain breaches are becoming more common, as supply chains increase in complexity so the ‘attack surface’ grows and even smaller businesses can have complex webs of connections. But how do supply chain breaches impact businesses? And what can they do to minimise the risk?Read More »The impact of supply chain data breaches
South African avos on the menu for China
With South African pears having gained access to China, the country’s avocado growers are hoping they will be the next fresh produce category to enter this lucrative market. Avocado growers have been frustrated for some time that they have not been allowed to send their fruit to China.Read More »South African avos on the menu for China
UK launches trial for GPs to prescribe fresh produce
This trial is directed to fruit and vegetable ‘prescriptions’ as part of UK government’s ‘levelling up’ strategy. In its levelling up white paper published on 1 February 2022, the UK government set out its pilot ‘Community Eat Well’ programme enabling GPs to “prescribe exercise and healthy food”, the report has indicated.Read More »UK launches trial for GPs to prescribe fresh produce
Current factors around global supply chains indicate disruptions to last well into the year
According to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Economic Outlook report, the poor performance of the supply chain, the impact of the Omicron variant, and high inflation will be decisive factors that will dampen the growth of the global economy in 2022.Read More »Current factors around global supply chains indicate disruptions to last well into the year