By the end of the year, food manufacturers in the EU will be required by law to prove that they can trace all their processes along the supply chain, writes Anthony Fletcher. This could have a dramatic impact on the industry. Escalating costs could drive some out of business, force some smaller companies to merge with larger ones and complicate the issue of EU accession for those countries whose systems are not yet up to scratch. But despite this, Mark Baillache, a partner at consultancy firm KPMG responsible for the UK food sector, believes that the move towards greater traceability in the food chain is something that, by in large, should and will be welcomed by the industry.
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Foodies, packaging folks, what are your customers saying to you? Are they asking questions? Is pressure being applied? Are your traceability systems up to scratch?
Regards,
Simon
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