Executive summary

The present publication seeks to introduce information management in the agrifood chains as an integral part of trade facilitation in the sector. Agrifood chain information management can be understood as the collection and distribution of information about food and the food-trade along the whole food supply chain, from farm to fork. The concept embraces both traceability and trade facilitation systems, such as national single windows, customs systems and other controls. This guiding document puts forth a progressive way of looking at the way information is transferred in the agrifood sector.

Related Subject(s): International Trade and Finance