Topic 2.1: Sustainable Supply Chains – Importance and Context

The food and beverage industry plays a crucial role in regional and global economies. The increasing demand for food, primarily driven by population and wealth growth, results in:

• Higher prices and market volatility
• Places a greater burden on limited natural resources such as:
  • clean water, land, and energy

This poses a significant threat to sustainable development and necessitates the adoption of new food supply chain (FSC) models that strive for a sustainable balance across economic, environmental, and social aspects.