Norway food supply faces potential flour and feed shortages

A potential strike by workers in the milling and feed production sectors could lead to shortages of flour, bread, and animal feed in Norway. Negotiations between labor unions and employers are set to conclude by midnight; if no agreement is reached, a strike is scheduled to begin Tuesday morning.

Initially, 238 members of the Norwegian Food and Grocery Workers' Union are set to strike, with the potential for escalation to 577 members. The action would impact critical links in the food supply chain, including Felleskjøpet Agri, Norway's largest supplier of animal feed, and Norgesmøllene. A prolonged conflict could result in reduced availability of flour and grain products in stores, as well as delivery issues for bakeries and shortages of feed for livestock such as cattle, pigs, and poultry.