“What’s unique about STF is they are solving issues on the ground ... That’s one of the main reasons Ahold Delhaize USA is really engaged and supportive”
“As well as retailers and producers, we also have the NGOs. Everyone is on the same page and headed in the right direction”
“We really appreciate the knowledge and expertise that everyone brings to the Task Force. Everyone brings different know-how to the table”
"Companies need to prepare now, when they’re not in crisis. When crisis happens, pre-emptive work will help protect their brand and reputation.”
“Mars has benefited a lot from being a member of STF and I’d like to encourage new members to join. There’s a lot for us to learn from each other as we work towards what we’re all committed to”
“Pro-competitiveness is leading supply chains towards a more sustainable pathway, it is so much better to do compliance as an industry”
“STF is solving the issues on the ground … trying to get to the root of the issues. That’s one of the main reasons our US business as well as our global businesses at Ahold Delhaize are really engaged and supportive”
“It’s critical to have everybody in the supply chain together. This is a unique opportunity for us to get everyone in the same room, focused and headed in the same direction."
“One of the big differences with the STF compared with other alliances is the sheer number of industry players who are a part of it. Other groups are either manufacturer-led, or producer-led, or retailer-led: the Taskforce is everybody coming together.”