The document discusses an organization's approach to sustainable sourcing of ingredients. It outlines the company's philosophy of leaving things better than they found them and balancing the needs of people, planet and profit. It then details the organization's strategy for sustainable ingredients which includes focusing on nutrition, ingredients, production, packaging and legacy impacts. The strategy involves working closely with suppliers, setting their own standards, keeping implementation practical, and tailoring their approach for different ingredients and geographies. Examples provided include working with Rainforest Alliance certified bananas and a project to promote climate adaptation of mango farming in India.
M&S is launching a new program called "Farming for the Future" to help UK agriculture adapt to challenges like climate change, population growth, and resource constraints. The program will establish best practices, benchmark progress, support innovation projects, and share knowledge across the industry to deliver high quality food sustainably and securely into the future.
The document discusses various applications of genetic engineering and new technologies in agriculture. It describes how genes control specific traits in plants and how genetic variability can be used to develop new crop varieties, like the columnar apple tree. It also discusses using gene editing to develop disease-resistant peppers and oilseed rape varieties that produce long-chain omega-3 fatty acids. Finally, it shows how robotics and automation are being used for tasks like harvesting asparagus and weeding to improve efficiency.
This document summarizes Dr. David Hughes' presentation on international trends in the fresh produce supply chain given on January 26, 2012 at the Marriott Hotel in Huntingdon, UK. The presentation covered topics such as fruit and vegetable consumption rates across EU countries, new initiatives for including produce in processed foods, global population growth projections, and factors driving success and sales growth in berry markets in the UK. It also discussed consolidation in supply bases, the importance of education and marketing, and challenges from proprietary technology and demand chain dynamics.
The document discusses the potential for genetically modified (GM) technology in fresh produce. It argues that GM is necessary to produce more food using fewer resources, as the world population grows. GM crops are already used commercially around the world for major commodities and some fresh produce, like papaya. The document provides examples of research on GM fresh produce occurring in countries like China, India, and within the European Union. It aims to convince the audience that GM technology could help address sustainability challenges and is compatible with fresh produce production, including potentially in the United Kingdom.
The document discusses an organization's approach to sustainable sourcing of ingredients. It outlines the company's philosophy of leaving things better than they found them and balancing the needs of people, planet and profit. It then details the organization's strategy for sustainable ingredients which includes focusing on nutrition, ingredients, production, packaging and legacy impacts. The strategy involves working closely with suppliers, setting their own standards, keeping implementation practical, and tailoring their approach for different ingredients and geographies. Examples provided include working with Rainforest Alliance certified bananas and a project to promote climate adaptation of mango farming in India.
M&S is launching a new program called "Farming for the Future" to help UK agriculture adapt to challenges like climate change, population growth, and resource constraints. The program will establish best practices, benchmark progress, support innovation projects, and share knowledge across the industry to deliver high quality food sustainably and securely into the future.
The document discusses various applications of genetic engineering and new technologies in agriculture. It describes how genes control specific traits in plants and how genetic variability can be used to develop new crop varieties, like the columnar apple tree. It also discusses using gene editing to develop disease-resistant peppers and oilseed rape varieties that produce long-chain omega-3 fatty acids. Finally, it shows how robotics and automation are being used for tasks like harvesting asparagus and weeding to improve efficiency.
This document summarizes Dr. David Hughes' presentation on international trends in the fresh produce supply chain given on January 26, 2012 at the Marriott Hotel in Huntingdon, UK. The presentation covered topics such as fruit and vegetable consumption rates across EU countries, new initiatives for including produce in processed foods, global population growth projections, and factors driving success and sales growth in berry markets in the UK. It also discussed consolidation in supply bases, the importance of education and marketing, and challenges from proprietary technology and demand chain dynamics.
The document discusses the potential for genetically modified (GM) technology in fresh produce. It argues that GM is necessary to produce more food using fewer resources, as the world population grows. GM crops are already used commercially around the world for major commodities and some fresh produce, like papaya. The document provides examples of research on GM fresh produce occurring in countries like China, India, and within the European Union. It aims to convince the audience that GM technology could help address sustainability challenges and is compatible with fresh produce production, including potentially in the United Kingdom.
This document discusses Tesco's strategy for group food sourcing. It notes that the world is changing and Tesco is evolving how it sources food. Tesco is working to aggregate buying, develop supply partnerships, and recruit new skills to analyze markets and execute sourcing plans. The goal is to win in produce by building a better and leaner value chain through consolidation at the source and destination of its food supplies.
This diagram outlines the production process for a food product, showing that it starts with ingredients which are then consolidated into packaging. The production stage is shown centrally, with caramelised red onions, free range egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley listed as example ingredients that are used, and Aberdeen Angus beef also included. It reminds the reader to consider what was important at the beginning.
The document discusses the importance of career planning. It notes that today's youth will likely experience many job transitions over different sectors. Effective career planning is presented as a dynamic process that involves understanding oneself, setting goals and taking action. Examples are given showing that those with clear written career goals achieved much greater financial success than those without goals. Steps in developing a career plan include deciding on a vision or aspirations, understanding influences, setting goals and taking action.
How to encourage training and skills development within Fresh Produce, by giving something back to an Industry I love. A story of how I turned some trees into an orchard and then into practical and useful training tools with the help of some friends and Hadlow College.
This document discusses Tesco's strategy for group food sourcing. It notes that the world is changing and Tesco is evolving how it sources food. Tesco is working to aggregate buying, develop supply partnerships, and recruit new skills to analyze markets and execute sourcing plans. The goal is to win in produce by building a better and leaner value chain through consolidation at the source and destination of its food supplies.
This diagram outlines the production process for a food product, showing that it starts with ingredients which are then consolidated into packaging. The production stage is shown centrally, with caramelised red onions, free range egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley listed as example ingredients that are used, and Aberdeen Angus beef also included. It reminds the reader to consider what was important at the beginning.
The document discusses the importance of career planning. It notes that today's youth will likely experience many job transitions over different sectors. Effective career planning is presented as a dynamic process that involves understanding oneself, setting goals and taking action. Examples are given showing that those with clear written career goals achieved much greater financial success than those without goals. Steps in developing a career plan include deciding on a vision or aspirations, understanding influences, setting goals and taking action.
How to encourage training and skills development within Fresh Produce, by giving something back to an Industry I love. A story of how I turned some trees into an orchard and then into practical and useful training tools with the help of some friends and Hadlow College.