The Future of Food Chains
THE UK RANKS 9TH GLOBALLY IN TERMS OF OVERALL SCORE, BUT HAS SCORED RELATIVELY LOW FOR AVAILABILITY, QUALITY AND SAFETY WHEN COMPARED TO OTHER ADVANCED WESTERN ECONOMIES. 9 TH
The Global Food Security Index is an international benchmark for food security, that looks at the global food environment and its position in safe-guarding food supply. The most recent edition, published during 2022 found that Food security has continued to deteriorate for a third consecutive year. The UK ranks 9 th globally in terms of overall score, but has scored relatively low for availability, quality and safety when compared to other advanced Western Economies.
THE INDEX IS COMPRISED OF FOUR COMPONENT PARTS Real estate plays a critical role in facilitating food security
FOOD SECURITY ELEMENT
REAL ESTATE IMPACT
AFFORDABILITY
Facilitate operational efficiency through specification, configuration, and pricing.
AVAILABILITY
Facilitate supply chain agility, ensure inventory security
QUALITY AND SAFETY
Fit out and specification must be compliant with food handling regulations and reduce spoil risk
SUSTAINABILITY & ADAPTION
ESG compliant and net zero buildings critical in reduction of overall supply chain impact for food chains
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