Food | Lodiers & Partners

The food sector is in the midst of a period of transition. Innovation, sustainability and changing consumer trends determine organisational success. At the same time, globalisation and technological progress create new challenges, such as supply chain transparency and data-driven decision-making.

Lodiers & Partners connects organisations in the food sector with leaders who make a difference both strategically and operationally. We identify professionals who not only understand current challenges but also anticipate future trends. This ensures your organisation remains successful today and tomorrow.

THE CHALLENGES

Energy transition in the food industry

Energy transition and efficiency: the sector is energy-intensive, with many processes requiring large amounts of energy. Reducing energy consumption and making use of renewable energy are crucial.
Supply chain optimisation and AI: data-driven insights and AI help to forecast demand, optimise inventory management and reduce waste. Machine learning can monitor production processes and adjust them in real time to improve efficiency and quality.
Changing consumer trends: customers expect healthy, sustainable and transparent products. This requires continuous innovation, new product concepts and a short time-to-market.

The trends

Consumers want transparency

Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of what they eat and want to know where their food comes from and what impact it has on the planet. At the same time, globalisation has made supply chains more complex. For companies in the food sector, this means making strategic choices regarding suppliers, logistics and production locations. Organisations that respond successfully strengthen their brand value, meet sustainability objectives more effectively and at the same time reduce operational risks.

Sustainable packaging

As of February 2025, the EU has introduced the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), with stricter requirements for packaging. From 2030 onwards, packaging must be recyclable and design and material choices must meet circularity objectives. Companies must comply with registration, reporting and waste management requirements by August 2026 at the latest. The entire value chain must establish infrastructure for separate processing, including e-commerce packaging suitable for returns.

The power of the organisation

In this changing landscape, strategy and insight are decisive for organisational success. Which choices are being made and how can greater innovative capability be developed? Our added value for the food sector lies in connecting organisations with strategically strong leaders. We identify and recruit top candidates with a proven track record who combine innovative capability with sharp strategic insight.

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A challenging sector requires the right people

As a partner within the food industry, Lodiers & Partners ensures the right person is in the right position. Our executive search approach is fully tailored to your organisation, ensuring that the right people are placed in the right roles and that your organisation is prepared for both today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.

Positions at management and executive level

We mediate management and executive-level positions. These are key roles in every respect, decisive for success in a highly competitive market. We connect the needs of organisations today with those of tomorrow. After all, an organisation is the sum of its people. They make the difference and ensure that a company grows and moves forward.

Karin Benning

Mirjam Jager