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May 2025
21m 48s

Weekly podcast – How apparel brands can ...

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This week: Tara St James from Moose Knuckles and Ian Welsh unpack how digital product passports are reshaping supply chain transparency and compliance ahead of incoming EU regulations. They explore the challenges of supplier onboarding, data collection and engaging consumers with evolving sustainability tools. Plus: UK food sector urged to adopt AI; US secur ... Show More
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