We caught up with WWF global soy lead, Jean Franҫois Timmers, to hear if the organization believes the feed sector has made large or small strides towards sustainable sourcing this year and what actions WWF is carrying out in this regard in 2018.
Blockchain can benefit agribusiness by bringing down trade transaction costs, increasing transparency in supply chains, giving smaller companies competitive strength and also bringing new business opportunities in terms of data services, says an expert.
Though vertical integration is the most popular model for feed producers in Southeast Asia, it is not the only way to operate commercially. Instead, De Heus has chosen to work with suppliers at the center of the Myanmar value chain to build their business...
Pipeline looks to establish an organic and non-GMO supply chain in North American, with related investments pegged in around $300-$500m over the next several years, says CEO.
Dutch feed giant, Nutreco is evaluating sharing platforms to increase the efficiency of its raw material supplier audits, and the company is also exploring a variety of programs to ensure a more responsible supply chain.
Feed companies like Lantmännen and Raisio are leading the way in terms of responsible soy sourcing by the industry, with BioMar and De Heus Group following, says WWF.
UK firm wants to be more transparent after Horse Meat scandal
Cargill will roll out a £35m ($56m) phased investment plan over the next three years to upgrade its technology and improve machinery at its chicken processing plant in the UK.