Addressing geopolitical risks
The food and beverage industry faces increasing geopolitical risk. Conflicts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa have exacerbated those risks, impacting markets well beyond those operating in the region.
Simultaneously, several other geopolitical trends, such as tariffs and other trade barriers, are also impacting the food, beverage and agriculture industries, highlighting the need to understand global and local political risks.
At the same time, several other geopolitical themes, such as tariffs and other trade barriers, are also impacting the food, beverage and agriculture industries, highlighting the need to understand global and local political risks.
Our geopolitical risk team can help you address your exposures to such conflicts and keep you aware of developments beyond the headlines.
Navigating supply chain disruption
The food, beverage and agriculture industries face a growing number of challenges, from natural disasters to political problems, trade disputes and human and animal pandemics. It also faces traditional risks like product recalls, factory and warehouse fires. Any of these threats can interrupt production and delivery, which could devastate a business that operates on tight schedules and margins.
48% of executives cited business interruption and 40% supply chain among the greatest internal risks to business success over the next two years.
WTW Global Food, Beverage and Agriculture Risk Report 2025[1]
Managing these supply chain risks has become a top priority, with just-in-time methods facing increasing scrutiny.
You need a partner with a deep understanding of supply chains. We have multiple teams across WTW that can help you, including:
- Marine
- Transportation and logistics
- Pandemic response and resilience
- Non-damage business interruption
