24% of Italian respondents and 19% of foreign respondents believe it is a priority to start an evaluation of their product portfolio to understand which ones (including recipes and packaging) to promote, redesign or eliminate, and how. In particular, 67% of Italian managers (and 62% globally) see packaging as one of the main points of intervention.
This attention reflects the urgency of reducing the environmental impact of plastic waste and promoting more ecological solutions. An attention also fueled by the need to reduce food waste, indicated by 53% of those interviewed in Italy and 57% of those abroad as a priority.
The main challenges of the sector
Among the most significant challenges to be faced, according to 37% of Italians and 42% of global respondents, stands out the complexity that characterises la supply chain. The investments needed to support this transformation also remain an open question: on average, in the various departments, the share of the annual budget allocated to investments aimed at reducing environmental impacts corresponds to just 12.5% on a global scale.
Elements that underline the need to continue investing in innovative technologies and practices to address operational complexities and improve transparency and efficiency throughout the supply chain.
Cross-functional involvement and collaboration
Active leadership involvement and collaboration across business functions are also key to initiating this change. 34% of Italian respondents and 32% of global respondents emphasize how creating a climate of collaboration and sharing are key elements in creating an environment where more sustainable practices can take root.