Report highlights pathways to a sustainable future for the food and beverage industry NEWS | Industry Updates
A report has revealed that sustainability has become the number one supply chain priority for food and beverage companies, with 75% ranking it among their top three DNV, the independent assurance and risk management provider, published the report – ‘The Future of Sustainable Food Supply Chains: Spotlight on Europe’s Food and Beverage Industry’ – highlighting the urgent need for the food and beverage sector to transform its supply chains to meet sustainability demands amid global challenges like climate change, regulatory shifts, and evolving consumer expectations. To succeed, companies must adopt a holistic approach that integrates visibility, digital transformation, and compliance with emerging regulations.
With food systems accounting for a third
areas where the industry must focus to balance environmental responsibility, cost- stringent regulations. challenges facing food and beverage supply chains include:
• Digital transformation as a catalyst: The adoption of digital tools such as supply chain traceability, connected product passport as well as supply chain risk management platforms is gaining momentum, but the sector lags behind others in integrating key technologies. A well as ease of use across all supply chain actors is essential to enable transparency and cost-effective compliance.
• Evolving regulatory landscape: New EU directives, including the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and the Packaging Waste Directive, are driving companies to address sustainability comprehensively, from carbon footprints to human rights concerns.
• : Consumers demand sustainable and transparent food production practices and are willing to pay a premium for products aligned with their values. Retailers, especially those with private labels, are pushing for deeper collaboration with suppliers to meet expectations. “The food and beverage industry faces
sustainability within the entire supply
chain becomes an urgent priority. Global disruptions, including the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and the growing impact of climate change, while introducing new complexities to the industry’s supply chains,” said Geir Fuglerud, chief executive – supply chain & product assurance at DNV. “This report is a blueprint for companies to address the challenges ahead, leveraging digital environmental responsibility.” While digital transformation is crucial
for creating lean and green supply chains, the report’s highlights that it must be coupled with robust methodologies for data AI can enhance visibility and traceability, but fragmented standards and siloed data systems remain barriers. As climate change accelerates and populations grow, the food and beverage sector must embrace a holistic, technology-driven approach to sustainability. Collaboration across the supply chain, bolstered by strategic partnerships and adherence to rigorous standards, will be essential in shaping a
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