CORENET STORIES – THE ROLE OF ADVISORS IN SHORT FOOD SUPPLY CHAINS
Jan Willem Van der Schans, short food supply chains advisor, explains why it is important to professionalise SFSCs
In this COREnet story we hear from Jan Willem Van der Schans, an expert short food supply chain advisor working for Taskforce Korte Keten.
Advisors play a pivotal role in the food supply chain, especially when it comes to supporting farmers, often overwhelmed with the day-to-day demands of running a farm, processing foods and selling it on the market. As they are busy with numerous on-site duties, they are left with little time to navigate the complex landscape of industry developments.
This is where advisors step in. They not only provide guidance but also help to professionalise food supply chains by offering expertise in areas that farmers may not have the capacity to explore. Jan Willem van der Schans, expert advisor, explains how a key part of his role is training SFSCs advisors, ensuring they stay up to date with the latest trends and innovations across Europe.
COREnet plays an essential role in this process by identifying and analysing the latest developments in food supply chains across various European countries. By sharing and exchanging knowledge, COREnet helps advisors become more professional and ensures that food supply chains are evolving in line with the latest trends, making them more efficient, sustainable, and resilient.
Through collaboration and the exchange of insights, advisors can not only empower farmers to navigate the ever-changing world of food supply chains, but also pass their knowledge to new generations of advisors, ultimately benefiting everyone from producers to consumers.
