Business ethics & supplier relationships
Agricultural products need to be produced in accordance with acceptable social standards throughout whole supply chain and by agricultural operators of all sizes. Therefore the nature of business dealings between operators and their customers, partners, communities and particularly suppliers need to be fair, transparent and conducted with honesty and integrity. Practices include fair remuneration and contractual terms, compliance with the law, and accurate tax and accounting methods.
In practice
Working with local suppliers and conducting honest and fair relationships
The Lakes Free Range Egg Farm, UK
The Lakes Free Range Egg Company have invested over £4 million into the local economy during the last year, through wages, local contracts and spending.
After the foot and mouth outbreak in 2001 the area was badly affected and traditional agricultural enterprises were economically unviable. The Lakes has provided local farms with a profitable diversification venture.
Go to case study »Eggs – The Lakes Free Range Egg Farm, UK