FOOD PROCESSING & PACKAGING
We need to fundamentally rethink sustainability in the food and
beverage sector, embracing evidence at every stage of product lifecycle
Evidence of responsible handling is just one
part of the advantages of traceability. By having visibility of all the actors involved in handling materials associated with the product, bodies can collate and validate sustainability credentials and allow businesses to assess and report on supplier’s human and environmental sustainability record, again effectively raising standards and helping to meeting UN Sustainable Development Goals. Additional transparency of material flows
also allows entities to create an accurate and reliable picture of food life cycles, assessing the environmental impact of it at every stage in its journey. This insight drives efficiency, improving understanding of material flow, preventing fraud, counterfeiting, and grey markets, all while helping to optimise logistics and minimise supply chain issues. Again, using Nestlé as an example, by incorporating traceability, it was able to gain a full understanding of waste and to learn it was possible to help power its Girona plant with coffee ground waste. Finally, traceability helps tackle consumer
concerns. Increased transparency over the entire value chain enables the industry to share information with consumers that allows them to connect more deeply with the narrative of a product and buy-in more fully to the values of a brand and make more informed decisions. We need to fundamentally rethink
sustainability in the food and beverage sector, embracing evidence at every stage of product lifecycle. Industry in general, has a mammoth role to play in combatting climate change and meeting the aggressive targets set by sustainability and regulatory bodies,
including the FDA. Digitalisation provides the key to fully
understanding the current market and eliminating the mountains of waste we produce on a daily basis, while helping drive up profitability. The ‘trust but verify’ approach will not only benefit our planet, but businesses and consumers alike. We must prioritise locally made and sustainability sourced products throughout industry, respecting and supporting our communities and making decisions that benefit all.
Schneider Electric UK
www.se.com
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