Food costs in the U.K. increased by more than 16% in 2022, as unprecedented inflation drove up the cost of everything from bread to beans. Tesco previously declined to stock some items while bargaining with suppliers over costs. This might potentially have an influence on the stability and security of the UK’s food supply system, as well as increasing waste. Five techniques have been developed based on research to increase fairness in the food supply chain. Given suppliers’ relative weakness, it is critical that they re-evaluate their contract conditions with supply chain partners. When it comes to the ethical principles and behaviours of participants, the supply chain may be mismatched. Suppliers as a whole must send messages that compel key authorities and government agencies to make actual efforts toward policy change implementation. Restoring agricultural marketing boards, which supervise agricultural production and compliance, is critical. The principle of fairness should also be included in big retailers’ sourcing and supplier relationship strategies.

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