Modern Slavery in the Food & Drink Supply Chain

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Modern Slavery: Trade Interchange Report

Why the food and drink industry is particularly vulnerable and how to minimise risk.

  • 2,255 modern slavery offences were recorded by police in England and Wales in one year.
  • Only 14% of respondents collected and recorded information in relation to the Modern Slavery Act.
  • 53% of respondents said they only had “some idea” of what defines modern slavery.

Our research findings from surveying 225 UK food and drink supply chain managers have highlighted a number of key concerns in the industry and potential steps to move forward.