Food businesses are discovering that transparency and better data can strengthen food supply chains, reduce risk, and support growth at the same time. In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Emily Hobbs, Senior Advisor at the BMO Climate Institute, speaks with Anya Doherty, founder of Foodsteps, about how improved measurement and traceability are helping food companies navigate rising volatility, complex global sourcing, and increasing scrutiny from customers and stakeholders.

Doherty shares real‑world examples of how food brands, retailers, and restaurants are using data to reformulate recipes, source ingredients differently, and partner with regenerative producers to improve resilience across their supply chains. From tracing highly fragmented global food systems to validating lower‑impact farming practices, the conversation explores why food price volatility, climate risk, and supply‑chain resilience are increasingly interconnected—and how businesses that invest in better data today are positioning themselves for long‑term competitiveness.

To explore more thought leadership from Emily Hobbs, visit:

https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/our-bankers/emily-hobbs/

Discover other BMO thought leadership on related topics:
Exploring U.S. Organic Food Opportunities: https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/insights/exploring-us-organic-food-opportunities/

Healthy Soils, Resilient Supply Chains: Why Regenerative Agriculture Is a Strategic Hedge :

https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/insights/healthy-soils-resilient-supply-chains-why-regenerative-agriculture-is-a-strategic-hedge/