The Ultimate Guide to: Sustainable Supply

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 7 specialityfoodmagazine.com 52% 42% 35% OF UK RETAILERS DON’T FEEL PRESSURE FROM CONSUMERS TO MAKE CHANGE BELIEVE MAKING THEIR OPERATIONS MORE SUSTAINABLE IS TOO BIG A TASK FOR THEM TO MANAGE OF RESPONDENTS SAID THAT THEIR BUSINESS HAS SHIFTING OR COMPETITING PRIORITIES THE STATE OF SOURCING REPORT , SOURCE EVENTS ROADBLOCKS TO SUSTAINABILITY AGRI-FOOD INSIGHT Rod Coogan, agri-food expert at PA Consulting, says that sustainable supply chains are an invaluable necessity Climate volatility, geopolitical tensions, and shifting consumer expectations are exposing vulnerabilities in traditional supply chains. Companies that diversify sourcing, build supplier partnerships, and embed sustainability into procurement decisions are better positioned to weather disruptions. Real-time data, predictive analytics, and scenario planning are helping brands anticipate shocks and respond faster. Brands don’t just need to reduce emissions, they also need to build agility and trust. The most successful food companies will be those that treat sustainability as a driver of innovation and resilience and not just a compliance checkbox. As global environmental and social challenges intensify, sustainable procurement has evolved froma niche concern to a strategic imperatives SOURCING CHAMPIONS