India, Feb. 11 -- Supermarket shelves can look full even as digital systems underneath are under strain

Food that cannot be "seen" digitally cannot be released, insured, sold or legally distributed

AI and automated approval systems now shape decisions across most stages of the UK food system

Resilience failures are often organisational rather than agricultural

Supermarket shelves can look full despite the food systems underneath them being under strain. Fruit may be stacked neatly, chilled meat may be in place. It appears that supply chains are functioning well. But appearances can be deceiving.

Today, food moves through supply chains because it is recognised by databases, platforms and automated approval systems. If a digital system...