Research into Local Food Sourcing Practices in UK Supply Chains
Waste & Resources Action Programme · Awarded contract
AwardedResearch into Local Food Sourcing Practices in UK Supply Chains
Awarded 16 Sep 2018
Awarded16 Sep 2018
Value£24,550.00
SupplierRSK ADAS Ltd
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 7y 10mo ago4mo term
Awarded 16 Sept 2018Expired 31 Dec 2018
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Waste & Resources Action Programme awarded a contract to RSK ADAS Ltd for a study on local sourcing and supply chain practices in the UK, focusing on local food products in the bakery, dairy, fresh produce, and meat sectors supplied to convenience stores owned or franchised by national retailers and food manufacturers.
The study aimed to identify current practices, barriers to further uptake, and opportunities to increase local food sourcing, excluding local sourcing into individual retailers or points of sale.
The contract value was AUD 24,550.
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