Agri-Food Value Chains

Overview

The Agri-Food Value Chains from the University of Reading would have a broad range of applicability to professionals within the agri-food sector, particularly those involved in food manufacturing, processing, distribution, retail, and catering.

Key facts:

As a result of completing this course, you will have developed a robust knowledge of the entire value chain pertaining to the agri-food sector, with a detailed understanding of individual components and the complex interactions. Successful completion will enable participants to: • Discuss and analyse the structure and components of Agri-Food Value Chains • Critically evaluate the main drives of change and ongoing historic trends • Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the importance of supply chain management with the agri-food supply chain • Critically assess the critical problems of the different sectors and the role of governments and other bodies in the food industry sector