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The agri-food industry, a vital sector feeding France and Europe, plays a central role in the national economy.

The sector comprises 19,037 companies, 98% of which are very small, employing a total of 463,334 people. With a turnover of €212 billion, the sector lies at the heart of the country’s economic, social and environmental challenges. However, the global health crisis and tensions related to the war in Ukraine have severely disrupted the food supply chain. This crisis has caused high inflation across a wide range of commodities, impacting consumer demand and challenging businesses in the sector. Despite its resilience, the agri-food industry faces several challenges that demand focused attention

Issues & Challenges

The challenges facing the sector require us to :

  • Preserve and capitalise on the expertise and skills required to produce regionally, while adapting to market trends and regulatory demands.
  • Invest in innovative, high added-value production processes to sustain the sector’s competitiveness and drive growth.
  • Implement risk management plans and flexible adaptation strategies to respond to market fluctuations.
  • Design environmentally-friendly industrial practices.
  • Limit food waste and promote circular economy.

AXSANT added value

To address these challenges, our clients in the agri-food sector rely on our expertise in the following areas:

  • Raise employee awareness of sector challenges and of best business practices.
  • Analyse the supply chain and propose improvements to mitigate risks.
  • Manage and support their projects for manufacturing process restructuring.
  • Optimise stock management and demand forecasting systems to reduce surpluses.