The future of agri-food supply chains: resilience, protection, and competitiveness
Milan, 18 September 2025 The University of Milan hosted the conference “The Protection of the Agri-Food Supply Chain between Criminal Law, Intellectual Property, Corporate Compliance, and Sustainability,” organized by ALGIUSMI – the Alumni Association of the Faculty of Law, in partnership with Competere. Pietro Paganini moderated the second session, opening with a monologue dedicated to […]
Now what? The practical implementation of the EUDR in Europe and Producing Countries
Now what? The practical implementation of the EUDR in Europe and Producing Countries . SUMMARY OF THE ROUNDTABLE . Full recording and video clips available below! . On October 17th, we organized a discussion on the state of the art of implementing the European Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR) as part of the Sustainable Nutrition […]
Tackling Traceability
Tackling traceability Exploring opportunities and challenges under the EUDR . SUMMARY OF THE ROUNDTABLE Full recording and video clips available below! . The European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) presents an immense opportunity for Europe, as well as for countries, both large and small, that produce and export raw materials to Europe. To eliminate deforestation associated with […]
Smallholders as a pivotal player
Smallholders as a pivotal player Exploring the challenges and needs for EUDR success . SUMMARY OF THE ROUNDTABLE Full recording and video clips available below! . The EU deforestation regulation that is coming to practice has the ambitious aim to zero the import of products associated with deforestation. These include important consumer commodities such as […]
Analysis of the World Resources Report
The world faces many challenges in the 21st century. Chief among these is our dwindling supply of natural resources which has been exacerbated by climate change. The World Resource Institute has compiled a report detailing the issues facing global resources and many solutions to tackle them. Three forces are at work, addressing the food supply, […]
Road to zero-deforestation: what’s next?
On February 9th, Competere hosted a roundtable webinar to discuss the EU’s new zero-deforestation policy and how supply chains around the world are complying with the regulations. . Panelists Felipe Carazo, Xiomara Lima, and Vijaya Subramaniam informed us that producing countries welcome the new regulation, but they call for more EU cooperation in its implementation. […]
Supply chains welcome the EU regulation against deforestation
On February 9th, Competere hosted a roundtable to provide insight into the challenges and impacts of the EU zero-deforestation regulation on producing countries. . AGRICULTURE INDUSTRIES AND THE WHOLE SUPPLY CHAIN WELCOME THE NEW EU REGULATION AGAINST DEFORESTATION Producing countries and SMEs need resources, technologies and time to implement the measure. The new EU agreement […]
Are we ready? How supply chains are preparing for the zero-deforestation regulation
Are we ready? How supply chains are preparing for the zero-deforestation regulation SUMMARY OF THE ROUNDTABLE . Full recording and video clips available below! >> Read the press release << The European Union has agreed to ban the import of 7 commodities that cause deforestation: cocoa, coffee, cattle, palm oil, rubber, soy, and timber. This […]
The ant’s strategy
Leggi in italiano The government is committed to drafting the national energy plan. The strategy is limited to energy such as gas, oil, renewables and ignores the kilocalories for human beings. In a recent hearing at the Agriculture Committee at the Italian Senate, Competere called on the government and institutions to promote a plan for […]
Sustainability begins with inclusion
Leggi in italiano WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: SUSTAINABILITY BEGINS WITH INCLUSION, WE MUST FOSTER COOPERATION TO CREATE RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAINS Competere has hosted an international panel to highlight the importance of working with all players along supply chains. The support of the European Union is key For World Environment Day, our message is this: if we […]