FSD_Traceability and transparency Report.pdf
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… The cocoa and coffee industries are essential to the global economy, providing livelihoods for millions of smallholder farmers. However, these sectors face economic, environmental, and social challenges with lasting impacts on farmers and their communities. One core underlying problem is the persistent poverty experienced by cocoa and coffee farmers. Although the rising awareness of the negative impacts associated with cocoa and coffee production has generated calls for change from consumers and advocacy groups, it is still hindered by limited transparency in the supply chains of these commodities. Traceability emerges as a potential solution for improved transparency, but its feasibility in the cocoa and coffee industries remains underexplored. Increased transparency and traceability adoption, facilitated by accurate data provision … 8 • tracking and fast exchange of information among supply chain actors are viewed as a value-adding activity that impacts supply chain efficiency positively (Hinkka et al., 2013). By understanding the full scope of their supply chain and knowing where their products and materials come from, companies can be better prepared to respond to potential risks and take action to mitigate them. Thus, firms striving to enhance their operations and overall efficiency are motivated to embrace transparency …