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🗞️ Driving the news: The food and drink industry is increasingly focusing on transparent and traceable supply chains to meet the demands of ethical consumers and improve product quality
• This trend is particularly evident in sectors like tea and coffee, where the origins and production processes are becoming crucial for consumer trust

🔭 The context: Conscious consumerism is driving demand for transparency in the food and drink sector
• Alison Tran, founder of The Karma Tea Co, highlights the opaque systems in tea trade, especially from South Asia
• Transparency is seen as essential not just for ethical reasons, but also for environmental sustainability

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Transparency in supply chains leads to more environmentally sustainable practices, such as maintaining soil quality and biodiversity
• It ensures ethical sourcing and supports small-scale producers. This shift is crucial for the sustainability of the food system

⏭️ What's next: The movement towards transparency in the food and drink industry is expected to grow, with businesses increasingly recognizing its importance for sustainability, customer trust, and quality
• This trend is likely to extend beyond tea and coffee to other sectors

💬 One quote: "It’s very simple: there can be no true sustainability without transparency," (Laura Dixon, Three By One Europe)

📈 One stat: 79% of food processors, manufacturers, and distributors expect to generate more revenue in 2023 than the previous year, indicating a positive outlook for the industry's growth

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