Author: Ana
Assessing Risk (1) Certifications (4) Due Diligence (2) Forecast (1) Operational Sustainability (3) Supply Chains (1)
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The Fertiliser Shock: What EU Business Leaders Need to Consider Before Q3
Fertiliser prices jumped €50-70 per ton this week. If you’re in food and beverage, this affects you, even if fertiliser has never been on…
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The Hidden Cost of Choosing the Wrong Certification
Fairtrade doesn’t guarantee a living wage. Rainforest Alliance doesn’t automatically decertify farms for child labour. Organic certification ignores water use entirely. You might not…
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Your supplier is Rainforest Alliance certified. You’re covered, right?
Your supplier just sent over their Rainforest Alliance certificate. Now what? If you’re like most decision makers I work with, you’re in one of…
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5 Governance Gaps Hiding in Plain Sight
“What happens if your top supplier misses its emissions targets?” I asked this question to the sustainability lead at a Spanish mid-sized food manufacturer.…
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Before You Spend Another Euro on ESG, Fix These First
Despite growing budgets, the food and beverage sector is struggling to meet its sustainability goals. Globally, 83% of companies increased sustainability spending last year…
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Inaction as a Strategy: The Hidden Cost of Every “Not Yet” in Sustainability
A food manufacturer approached me after 14 months stuck on a packaging transition. They’d tested recycled materials. Engaged suppliers. Built business cases. But when…