Strengthening the resilience of Ukraine's food industry in the context of war, global risks and European integration

Abstract

The article examines the resilience of Ukraine's food industry under the combined influence of full-scale war, global risks and European integration challenges. The purpose of the study is to identify the key factors that affect the stability of the national food industry and to substantiate strategic directions for strengthening its adaptive capacity in wartime and post-war recovery. The research is based on a systemic and analytical approach, combining the assessment of institutional, logistical, economic, environmental and regulatory challenges with the analysis of long-term development priorities for the food sector. Special attention is paid to disruptions in supply chains, loss of production capacities, rising production costs, labour shortages, export constraints, environmental risks and the need to harmonize Ukrainian food policy with European standards. The findings indicate that the resilience of the food industry depends on the development of local food systems, diversification of logistics, support for processing capacities, implementation of food safety and quality standards, digital transformation and stronger institutional coordination. The article argues that European integration should be considered not only as a regulatory obligation, but also as a framework for modernization, innovation and long-term competitiveness of Ukraine's food industry. The practical value of the research lies in outlining policy-oriented measures that may support recovery planning and enterprise-level adaptation.