A real test of food-system resilience: who carries the cost when harvests fail?

Roel van Poppel, Chief Sustainability Officer, ofi

Climate volatility is already putting agricultural production under pressure, while food and beverage companies must balance availability, affordability, quality and nutrition.

“Earlier warnings may achieve little if farmers lack the resources to act. Alternative ingredients and new production technologies may ease pressure on land, water and diversify supply where conventional commodities face acute risks, but innovation must complement farming and not exclude farmers from the equation.” – Roel van Poppel, Chief Sustainability Officer, ofi

The industry cannot prevent every shock or guarantee the same choices. It does however, have the potential to act earlier, build greater adaptability and share risk and value more fairly.