Indian agriculture industry is segmented, scattered and primitive. SV Agri is a promising new start-up that is building to streamline the potato supply chain in India. But how should they incorporate climate change in the services that they offer?
Agriculture
Taking a byte out of the supply chain: How Winfield can win in the next Agricultural Revolution
Agricultural retailers, in an ever-competitive landscape, have yet to prove whether they can transition from distributor to partner. The question that will be debated in the next decade is whether they can make themselves essential in the digitized supply chain. If not, can we expect an “Amazon” for seed and crop-protections? And data-driven insights from a cloud-platform rather than a local agronomist?
Can Egypt Weather the Next Round of High Wheat Prices?
Back in 2011, Egypt was rocked by social protests partially caused by climate change-related weather patterns effecting the global wheat market. Has Egypt prepared for the likelihood of a return of high and volatile wheat prices?
Contents May Be Hot: Can Starbucks Navigate A Changing Climate?
Climate change poses a serious threat to coffee cultivation. Will we still be able to cool off with Frappuccinos in an ever-warmer world?
Danone: Operating within the Tragedy of the Commons
How can Danone increase supply chain sustainability without becoming less profitable than its competitors?
Isolationism’s Effect on Labor for the Supply Chain of Large Food Producer
Changes in the policy of immigration law enforcement have had and will continue to have a negative impact on the ability of some companies to manufacture and distribute goods to customers due to loss of labor. Recently, a large U.S. […]
Let’s Talk Turkey: Cargill’s Blockchain Supply Chain of The Future
Blockchain digital supply chains can help global food companies like Cargill build consumer trust and drive operational efficiency. This seems like a no-brainer, but the devil will be in the details.
How will Cargill implement blockchain to disrupt how food is delivered from farm to table? A new initiative at Cargill’s North American turkey farms offers a glimpse into the future.
The Domino Effect of Commodity Instability on Pork Production
Smithfield Foods produces almost 19 million hogs per year as part of their business model which sells over 8 billion pounds of processed meat. As climate change impacts the costs of many of their production inputs, are they positioned to survive?
The Beef with Beef
Is “sustainable beef” an oxymoron? The world’s largest beef producer claims they’re working on it – but will it be enough?
Climate Change – A Tough Nut to Crack
Is your favorite snack doing more harm than good? How does climate change impact almond production? Is almond farming fueling environmental degradation?