The definition of responsible sourcing has expanded beyond food safety to include issues like worker safety, animal welfare and the environment, but the definition of “supply chain” is changing too.
There was a time when consumers didn’t give much thought to where their food came from. They assumed it was safe and responsibly produced. But, skepticism today is at an all-time high.
As a result, the new standard for “responsible sourcing” looks very different than it did even a decade ago. Consumers now broadly define it as responsible practices that are good for people, animals and the planet. That covers a lot of ground.