Articles exploring developments in the strategic business environment and the implications for agri-food supply chains.
Oatly, I fear you have scored an environmental own goal…
If we really want to regenerate our soils, reduce carbon, increase biodiversity, we need animal and plant production to be working in harmony with each other. I don’t... Read the full article here
A lack of diversity is killing us
The issues, whether societal, environmental or economic, all seem to come back to a single common factor. A lack of diversity, or in this case: biodiversity. It’s time for... Read the full article here
Still treading water: age of wisdom, age of foolishness
With five months to go before we leave the EU, uncertainty prevails for food companies. But for farming the Agriculture Bill has provided some insight into its future. Read the full article here
Change is coming to British farming. Food companies take note!
The change about to impact on the future of British farming has not reached the psyche of food companies
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Spring 2018 - OUR VIEW
Our latest thoughts on the economy, food inflation the impact of Brexit and considerations for planning ahead.
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Agrifood outlook Spring 2017
Spring 2017
Forecasting and commentary on the year ahead from agricultural raw materials to retailing strategies
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Agrifood outlook Autumn 2016
Autumn 2016
Forecasting and commentary on the year ahead from agricultural raw materials to retailing strategies
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AGRI-FOOD OUTLOOK - SUMMER 2016
Summer 2016
Forecasting and commentary on the year ahead from agricultural raw materials to retailing strategies
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AGRI-FOOD OUTLOOK
Autumn 2015
Forecasting and commentary on the year ahead from agricultural raw materials to retailing strategies
DRIVING PROFIT, BOOSTING SUSTAINABILITY
This article looks at the sustainability imperative within the food industry.
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LEARNING FROM THE PAST TO SHAPE THE FUTURE
A timely review of the key lessons of the last 5 years.
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KNOWLEDGE CAPITAL AND THE RESOURCE CHALLENGE
This article explores the material resource challenge facing the food industry – a challenge which is increasingly termed the need to ‘produce more with less’.
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THIS TIME IT'S DIFFERENT
We discuss how in the face of global competition for raw materials, the future of the UK industry will depend, to a significant extent, on how well its companies collaborate. ... Read the full article here
FOOD GB - STEPPING UP TO THE PLATE
We explore how the UK farming and food industries are capable and poised to play an integral role in rebalanacing the UK economy.
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TIME TO INVEST?
With hopes of a strong recovery resting on rebalancing the economy in favour of manufacturing and primary industry we explore whether the time is right to invest in farming &... Read the full article here
UNLOCKING THE COMMERCIAL BENEFITS OF INTEGRATION
We explain why food companies are adopting a more integrated approach to managing their supply chains. We also outline our step-by-step framework that can help you unlock the... Read the full article here
ROUTE OUT OF RECESSION
We discuss how supply chain relationships between farming & food businesses are evolving and present a model that helps you to evaluate whether your current supply chain... Read the full article here
UK AGRI-FOOD IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
A discussion of how UK agri-food businesses can shape their strategic development in a rapidly changing business environment.
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BUCKING THE TREND
The strategic implications of the global economic downturn for UK food and farming businesses.
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TIPPING POINT
We discuss how supply chain relationships between farming & food businesses are evolving and present a model that helps you to evaluate whether your current supply chain... Read the full article here