Africa can become a global player in food value chains with the use of technology A conversation with Mateja Dermastia on African agriculture East Africa is one of the most underestimated sources of healthy food and ingredients, says Mateja Dermastia, who works to bring more transparency in African agricultural value chains. Namely, the huge potential […]
European companies will soon need to account for social and environmental risks in their GVCs
European companies will soon need to account for social and environmental risks in their GVCs Due diligence legislation, addressing corporate human rights and environmental impacts, and promoting responsible business behaviour, is on the rise in Europe. Apart from France, The Netherlands, Switzerland, and Great Britain, Germany has also approved a due diligence law earlier this […]
Resilience and sustainability of European bio-based value chains during pandemic
Resilience and sustainability of European bio-based value chains during pandemic The pandemic has had a big impact on our systems. Due to disrupted supply chains, producers have faced high competition for exporting goods and had to find inventive ways to transport goods. The effects of the crisis, however, differ per sector and company, having each […]
AI for sustainable value chains
AI for sustainable value chains The pandemic has both reinforced and highlighted the underlying trends that preceded it. Not only did 45% of consumers claim that they want to purchase more sustainable products during this period, Accenture reports, they also intend to continue in this dynamic in the future (Keeble, 2020). Faced with the rise […]



