1. Agro-food sector in Portugal and examples of supply chains 19th UN/CEFACT Forum Palais des Nations, Geneve, Switzerland

2. Agro-food sector in Portugal over an European context

3. EU Food and Drink industry (2008) (Source: CIAA) General context: Agro-Food Sector in Europe

4. General context: Agro-food sector in Portugal Biggest industrial sector in Portugal (as well as in Europe) Mostly composed by SME’s, highly dispersed Major food production is focused on a reduced number of enterprises Total number of enterprises ca. 11.000 Total number of employees ca. 111.000 Accounts for 16% of the total transformation industry in Portugal It represents a turnover of 13.500 M€ (2009) It contributes to 7,6% to GNP

5. Relative weight of the different sub-sectors to the turnover (2009)* General context: Agro-food sector in Portugal * Source: FIPA, based on INE data

6. Over the last decade Portuguese Agro-food sector learned how to value their uniqueness towards innovation and to react to the new challenges of the global market and consumer demands Important changes on production units (evolving environment concerns and sustainability issues) Introducing Quality and Safety on their products (HACCP and several certification processes) Improving communication with consumer (through marketing and label information) General context: Agro-Food Sector in Portugal How?

7. Some examples of food supply chains

8. Fresh fruits and vegetables

9. Producers Producer Organization Retailer Super market Final consumer Producer … Organization Producer Organization Super market … Retailer … Consumer …

10. Fresh fruits and vegetables Producers Producer Organization RetailerSuper market Final consumer Area / capacity Annual contract Quantity / Quality Field log sheet Daily / weekly delivery schedule Delivery note Receiving confirmation invoice

11. Example: fresh fruit supply chain (general)

12. Dairy products

13. Producers Producer Organization ProcessorRetailer Super market Final consumer Daily / weekly delivery schedule Delivery note Receiving confirmation invoice Delivery note Receiving confirmation

14. Beverages and ice cream distribution Food Producer (beverages, ice creams) Retailer (supermarkets) Warehouse Final Consumer Pallete / Packages (production lots) Palette / Packages articles Producer Retailer Warehouse -Product identification (volume, weight, …) -Delivery locations at Retailer -Delivery criteria at Retailer -Delivery schedule defined by Retailer -Delivery locations -Delivery criteria (minimum quantities, …) -Delivery schedule Delivery note Receiving confirmation Delivery note Receiving confirmation