Delivering value across the food system.

Award-winning, nationally recognised and rooted in practical experience, we work with public and private sector organisations across the food system.

From pioneering Dynamic Food Procurement and developing AgileChain technology that powers national procurement frameworks, we help organisations create smarter, fairer and more sustainable food supply chains that deliver economic, social and environmental value.

Delivering practical solutions

We work with public and private organisations to deliver solutions across the catering, procurement and food supply sectors.

Our work includes collaborating with Group Purchasing Organisation Entegra to deliver AgileChain technology for the ground-breaking Buying Better Food & Drink Framework for the Crown Commercial Agency, and partnering with the Soil Association to deliver AgileChain technology for the Food for Life Supply Chain+ programme - driving quality, sustainability and transparency from producer to plate.

Helping shape policy and practice

We provide insights and recommendations to regulatory and governmental entities in the UK food strategy domain.

We have worked with organisations including the Government Commercial Agency, National Advisory Boards, DEFRA, the Ministry of Defency, the Ministry of Justice, NHS Supply Chain, as well as many schools and universities.

The National Food Strategy referred to our work and recommends Dynamic Food Procurement as a result.

Building partnerships and connections

We work with and support associations representing farmers and producers, including the National Farmers' Union, the Soil Association, Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group, Pasture for Life and the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.

Our partnerships extend to food networks across the UK, including North East Sustainable Food Alliance, Yorkshire Food Networks, Oxford Good Food, Brighton & Hove Food Network and Bristol Food Network.

We also connect with governmental bodies both in the UK and abroad, spanning markets across Europe and as far as Tasmania.

How we're building a better food system.

01 Dynamic Food Procurement

We pioneered an approach that became known as Dynamic Food Procurement: connecting buyers more directly with producers, increasing transparency and creating shorter, more flexible and responsive supply chains.

We support public and private sector organisations to:

  • Implement Dynamic Food Procurement approaches
  • Engage directly with regional and quality-focused producers
  • Open up routes to market for SMEs
  • Aggregate supply to meet public sector demand
  • Create more equitable and resilient supply chains
  • Deliver wider economic, social and environmental benefits
02Innovative Technology

Better decisions come from better information.

Through AgileChain, our award-winning technology platform, alongside our consultancy expertise, we help organisations collect, manage and understand supply chain data, improve visibility across procurement and purchasing, and make more informed decisions.

Our services include:

  • Digital supply chain enablement
  • Product and supplier data management
  • Procurement analytics and purchasing insights
  • ESG and impact reporting
  • AgileChain implementation and support

Helping organisations increase efficiency, reduce duplication and create greater transparency across the food system.

03 Capability Building & Partnerships

Creating better food systems requires strong partnerships and shared knowledge.

We work collaboratively with buyers, producers, distributors and partners to build capability, strengthen relationships and create practical solutions that deliver lasting change.

Our support includes:

  • Stakeholder engagement and training
  • Supplier onboarding and relationship management
  • Tender support and market entry strategies
  • Innovation workshops
  • Partnership development
  • Skills development and digital capability building

Helping organisations build confidence, capability and long-term resilience.

Pioneering Dynamic Food Procurement.

Working with schools across Bath and North East Somerset, our flagship pilot of Dynamic Food Procurement pilot realised cost savings, lowered carbon emissions and strengthened connections between public sector buyers and regional producers, creating lasting value across the local economy.

Case Study

Powering the Buying Better Food & Drink Framework.

Through AgileChain, we provide the technology underpinning the Government Commercial Agency’s Buying Better Food & Drink Framework. The framework enables public sector organisations to access food and drink suppliers more efficiently while improving transparency, sustainability and opportunities for SMEs and regional producers.

Find out more

AgileChain unites our pioneering initiatives, giving us the power to deliver a food supply chain where transparency, fairness and sustainability work hand in hand.

Ruth Galpine

Programmes Director, Soil Association

Who we work with.

We work with organisations across the food system, including:

  • Public sector organisations

  • Caterers and food service providers

  • Farmers and producers

  • Food distributors and wholesalers

  • Universities and schools

  • Local authorities

  • Procurement teams

  • Food system partnerships and networks

Get in touch to see how we can help you.

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