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7 EMERGING RISKS
THAT COULD DISRUPT
YOUR FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN
Is Your Business Taking Supply Chain
Compliance and Quality Seriously Enough?
etq.com
With public faith in food security at
an all-time low after the horsemeat
scandal, we examine seven food
supply chain risks that could once
again rock consumer confidence.
Confronting food fraud is a major priority at both industry and policy level.
In 2011, Europe’s Operation Opson saw authorities seize
30 tons of fake tomato
sauce and five tons of
substandard seafood.
#1 FOOD FRAUD
In the US, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) takes a leading role in food
fraud prevention through the Focused Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food
Against Intentional Adulteration provision of the Food Safety Modernization Act.
The Risk-Based Preventive Controls rules also
differentiate between intentional vs non-intentional
hazards, as well as natural vs man-made contaminants.
#2 SABOTAGE
Groups or individuals who seek to cause fear and disruption are an
ever-present food supply chain risk.
Just one malicious act of widespread poisoning can trigger untold levels of
consumer anxiety. In 1984, 751 people in the US state of Oregon were
deliberately infected with salmonella in what became known as the
Rajneeshee bioterror attack.
#3 CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change in a supplier country poses significant food supply chain risks. Price
instabilities can generate consumer uncertainty. A recent United Nations report
warned that climate change could cause food prices to rise by between
3% and a staggering 84% by 2050.
Where a supply chain is under-resourced, there is an increased
risk of a ‘single point of failure.’ This phenomenon threatens
to bring a supply system crashing down, damaging consumer
confidence as a result.
#4 OVER-RELIANCE
ON SINGLE SUPPLIERS
17%
According to a supply chains report commissioned
by insurance giant Zurich in 2012, only
17% of respondent companies had
food supply continuity plans in place.
#5 POPULATION GROWTH
An increase in population means greater
demand for food, which can trigger
another food supply chain risk.
After all, the world’s population is predicted to hit
nine billion
by 2050. But how do you satisfy everyone’s
needs without causing shortages and
damaging public confidence?
#6 CHANGES IN FOOD
CONSUMPTION
With increased migration to the cities in the developing
world, many consumers are switching to a meat-based diet.
The increased demand for meat can cause fluctuations
in global markets, affecting prices and even availability.
In 2013 the US exported
$903 millionworth of pork products to China, cashing in on the change in eating habits.
Food suppliers lacking the ability to comply with food
safety laws is our final food supply chain risk. The more
food that is rejected, the more consumers doubt
both the quality and quantity of food on offer.
In the US, the FDA has invested
$11.5 millionto give food producers technical assistance in meeting new safety requirements.
So there you have it, our rundown of seven emerging food supply chain risks…
#7 POOR FOOD SAFETY
TAKEAWAYS:
Food and Drinks
businesses need
to address low
public confidence
in supply chains.
Food supply
chains are
being hit by a
host of emerging,
as well as
established, risks.
Food supply
chain threats are
a hazard to both
industry
providers and
consumers
According to the
UN, climate
change could
cause food prices
to rocket by as
much as 84%.
The Food and
Drinks industry
needs to be
proactive in
identifying and
addressing
current and
emerging risks.
Download your FREE eGuide now
Tackle Food Supply Chain Risk Using
Proven Methods. Download:
Creating a Risk Management
Matrix – A Guide for Your
Food and Drinks Business

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7 Emerging Risks that Could Disrupt Your Food Supply Chain

  • 1. 7 EMERGING RISKS THAT COULD DISRUPT YOUR FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN Is Your Business Taking Supply Chain Compliance and Quality Seriously Enough? etq.com With public faith in food security at an all-time low after the horsemeat scandal, we examine seven food supply chain risks that could once again rock consumer confidence. Confronting food fraud is a major priority at both industry and policy level. In 2011, Europe’s Operation Opson saw authorities seize 30 tons of fake tomato sauce and five tons of substandard seafood. #1 FOOD FRAUD In the US, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) takes a leading role in food fraud prevention through the Focused Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration provision of the Food Safety Modernization Act. The Risk-Based Preventive Controls rules also differentiate between intentional vs non-intentional hazards, as well as natural vs man-made contaminants. #2 SABOTAGE Groups or individuals who seek to cause fear and disruption are an ever-present food supply chain risk. Just one malicious act of widespread poisoning can trigger untold levels of consumer anxiety. In 1984, 751 people in the US state of Oregon were deliberately infected with salmonella in what became known as the Rajneeshee bioterror attack. #3 CLIMATE CHANGE Climate change in a supplier country poses significant food supply chain risks. Price instabilities can generate consumer uncertainty. A recent United Nations report warned that climate change could cause food prices to rise by between 3% and a staggering 84% by 2050. Where a supply chain is under-resourced, there is an increased risk of a ‘single point of failure.’ This phenomenon threatens to bring a supply system crashing down, damaging consumer confidence as a result. #4 OVER-RELIANCE ON SINGLE SUPPLIERS 17% According to a supply chains report commissioned by insurance giant Zurich in 2012, only 17% of respondent companies had food supply continuity plans in place. #5 POPULATION GROWTH An increase in population means greater demand for food, which can trigger another food supply chain risk. After all, the world’s population is predicted to hit nine billion by 2050. But how do you satisfy everyone’s needs without causing shortages and damaging public confidence? #6 CHANGES IN FOOD CONSUMPTION With increased migration to the cities in the developing world, many consumers are switching to a meat-based diet. The increased demand for meat can cause fluctuations in global markets, affecting prices and even availability. In 2013 the US exported $903 millionworth of pork products to China, cashing in on the change in eating habits. Food suppliers lacking the ability to comply with food safety laws is our final food supply chain risk. The more food that is rejected, the more consumers doubt both the quality and quantity of food on offer. In the US, the FDA has invested $11.5 millionto give food producers technical assistance in meeting new safety requirements. So there you have it, our rundown of seven emerging food supply chain risks… #7 POOR FOOD SAFETY TAKEAWAYS: Food and Drinks businesses need to address low public confidence in supply chains. Food supply chains are being hit by a host of emerging, as well as established, risks. Food supply chain threats are a hazard to both industry providers and consumers According to the UN, climate change could cause food prices to rocket by as much as 84%. The Food and Drinks industry needs to be proactive in identifying and addressing current and emerging risks. Download your FREE eGuide now Tackle Food Supply Chain Risk Using Proven Methods. Download: Creating a Risk Management Matrix – A Guide for Your Food and Drinks Business