Research
Most Global 78 research is solely for commercial clients, with restricted circulation of confidential outputs. Similarly, circulation of outputs from this food supply systems’ research programme is limited to research participants, sponsors, and members of the supporting organisations.
However, findings from the work undertaken for the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) and the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) as described below were intended for the public domain and published accordingly.
Food Logistics 2030
The industry-funded programme gathers evidence across sectoral and geographical boundaries in the UK, Ireland, and on the Continent to provide essential information for strategic business planning.
The research tracks are:
• Track One: Food Supply Networks
• Track Two: Fresh Produce Sector
The themes across both tracks are:
• Planning for Logistics Resilience
• Identifying Cost Drivers
• Achieving Service Improvement
• Developing ESG Strategies
The research modules are:
1. Trading Environment and Issues
2. Supply Chain Networks and Operators
3. Food Trade Flows – Operations and Issues
4. Regulatory Requirements and Compliance
5. Strategy Guidance (with annual reports)
Publication of the first Strategy Guidance Report is currently scheduled for Autumn 2026.
In-scope Track One food trade flows are meats, fish, dairy, fresh produce, and prepared foods. Temperature-controlled and time-sensitive pharmaceutical traffic will also be assessed. Importantly, this track explores the issues in the Northern Corridor impacting Northern Ireland.
Campden BRI supports food and drink innovation across its wide international membership. Global 78 has been a member since the company’s founding in 2011,
Click here for the Campden BRI homepage
In-scope Track Two time-critical fresh produce trade flows are fruits and vegetables (baby leaf salads, lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, and berries); as well as plants; and flowers. This track includes commentary on the status and impact of border inspection regimes at various locations, including ongoing developments at the Sevington Inland Border Control facility.
The Fresh Produce Journal first appeared in 1895. It is a key publication of Fruitnet Media International, well-known for major industry events including Fruit Logistica and Asia Fruit Logistica. It is Global 78’s media partner for the fresh produce sector track of the Research Programme.
Click here for the Fresh Produce Journal homepage
Click to see Andrew Morgan interviewed by the editor 01 December 2023.
Food supply system resilience and sustainability – across all borders and modes of appearance – depend on effective end-to-end logistics and supply chain management. Access to current expert information and understanding is essential.
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK) has a professional membership across the UK and overseas. Andrew Morgan, a Chartered Member, serves as a committee member of its Ports, Maritime and Waterways Forum.
Click here for the CILT(UK) homepage
Previous Research Projects
Feeding London 2030 – Facing the logistical challenge
Food security is a matter of increasing international concern. Cities around the world are facing the challenges of changing lifestyles and eating patterns, diverse cultures, rising population levels, stressed urban infrastructure, and the need to protect the natural environment.
The modern food industry is a highly complex global business. Actors include food and drink producers, manufacturers and processors, food wholesalers and wholesale markets, grocery retailers, hospitality and food service enterprises, and logistics service providers.
Commissioned by the UK Warehousing Association, this Global 78 research report provides a comprehensive picture of food supply chains into and around London.
Publisher: Publisher: UK Warehousing Association
Published: 2016
Author(s): Andrew Morgan, Nick Morgan and Patricia Salume
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Resilience of the Food Supply to Port Disruption
More than 90% of the UK’s food imports arrive by sea and therefore the security of supply through UK ports is vital in terms of feeding the nation’s population. This includes sustaining UK food and drink processors and manufacturers that rely on the import of bulk commodities and food ingredients, as well as supplying the grocery retail and catering sectors with a wide range of agricultural and processed food products… Read more
Published: 2012 (Defra Report FO0108)
Author(s): Peter Baker and Andrew Morgan
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