Season 1, Episode 1: Pioneering Sustainable Sourcing in China: A Conversation with Christine Wen, Compass Group China's Procurement and Supply Chain Director

In this inaugural episode of "The Sustainable Table - Business Leaders Talk Welfare," host Elissa Lane, GFP CEO and co-founder, welcomes Christine Wen, Procurement and Supply Chain Director at Compass Group China. Based in the city of Shanghai, Christine has been a key player in revolutionising sourcing strategies to embrace sustainability and animal welfare.
Join us as Christine shares her journey over the past year and a half, working closely with Elissa and her team at Global Food Partners. This collaboration has been instrumental in developing Compass Group China’s cage-free implementation roadmap, marking a significant step towards successful implementation of their cage-free policy and sustainable and ethical food sourcing in China.
Christine delves into the challenges and successes of initiating and executing this groundbreaking shift to cage-free eggs in one of the world's largest markets. This episode offers a rare glimpse into the complexities of integrating cage-free policies in a corporate setting and its ripple effects on suppliers, consumers, and the industry at large.
Tune in for an inspiring story of change, leadership, and commitment to a more sustainable future in the food and hospitality industry.