Report Finds Widespread Labor Violations in Food and Beverage Supply Chains

A report co-created by BSI and the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply detailed current supply chain issues. The report found that 97% of food and beverage businesses surveyed identified modern slavery or serious labor rights violations in their supply chains over the last 12 months, the highest proportion across any sector. Furthermore, only 36% of these firms could provide evidence of the impact of whistleblowing and speak-up mechanisms.

The findings highlight significant weaknesses in supply chain transparency, with 39% of food and drink businesses not requiring suppliers to disclose their own suppliers. While 80% of business leaders globally believe they have sufficient evidence that their supply chains are free from modern slavery, only 22% report having comprehensive visibility of third-party suppliers.