Hello, visibility enthusiasts! Welcome to the Beyond Visibility Lounge, the podcast that explores the seen and unseen world of the supply chain, logistics, transportation, and traceability. Join your hosts, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Iliriana Kacaniku⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Ron Volpe⁠⁠⁠⁠ in an exploration of the drivers of transparency in supply chains. In this episode, they are joined by Hugo Byrnes, an expert in food safety and quality, discusses the evolution of food safety and sustainability in the food industry. He highlights the importance of setting standards and regulations to ensure food safety and quality. Byrnes also explores the impact of ESG-related legislation, such as the EU Green Deal, on supply chains and the challenges faced by companies in complying with these regulations. He emphasizes the need for transparency and traceability in supply chains and the role of technology in achieving this. Byrnes also discusses the power of consumers, NGOs, and shareholders in driving change in the industry.

Takeaways:

• Setting standards and regulations is crucial for ensuring food safety and quality in the food industry.
• ESG-related legislation, such as the EU Green Deal, is driving the focus on sustainability in supply chains.
• Transparency and traceability are essential for building trust and ensuring ethical practices in supply chains.
• Technology plays a significant role in achieving transparency and traceability in supply chains.
• Consumers, NGOs, and shareholders have the power to drive change in the industry and influence companies' sustainability efforts.

Chapters:

• Introduction and Setting the Stage
• Hugo Byrnes' Career Journey
• The Evolution of Food Safety and Sustainability
• The Impact of ESG-Related Legislation
• Managing Different Regulations in Different Regions
• The Power of Consumers, NGOs, and Shareholders
• Conclusion and Final Thoughts