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Pod Foods
WebsitePod Foods is a tech-enabled distribution company that provides full-service logistics support designed to streamline the supply chain for grocery businesses.
CCI Score
CCI Score: Pod Foods
-56.22
0.04%
Latest Event
Concerns over Forced Labor in Pod Foods’ Distribution Supply Chain
An investigative report has raised concerns about forced labor within the food supply chain, highlighting practices associated with sourcing and processing that may involve labor exploitation. As a tech-enabled distribution company, Pod Foods is scrutinized for its supply chain ethics and the potential risks of labor rights violations in its logistics operations.
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Latest Events
- JAN182024
An investigative report has raised concerns about forced labor within the food supply chain, highlighting practices associated with sourcing and processing that may involve labor exploitation. As a tech-enabled distribution company, Pod Foods is scrutinized for its supply chain ethics and the potential risks of labor rights violations in its logistics operations.
-70
Supply Chain Ethics
March 19
The article on forced labor in the food supply chain exposes systemic issues of exploitation and unethical sourcing practices. Given Pod Foods' role in facilitating supply chains for grocery businesses, there is heightened concern that inadequate oversight may indirectly support or enable such practices. A score of -70 reflects the high risk associated with supply chain ethics in this context.
-60
Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
March 19
The report underscores the prevalence of forced and exploitative labor practices, which poses significant concerns for labor rights and human dignity. For Pod Foods, potential connections to such labor breaches within the broader food supply chain raise red flags regarding their commitment to ethical labor relations. A score of -60 is assigned to reflect these labor-related concerns.
- JUL282023
A recent academic study has detailed significant forced labor risks within the U.S. food supply chain. Although Pod Foods has not been directly implicated, as a tech-enabled distribution company in the grocery supply network, it faces pressure to scrutinize its supply chain practices to avoid potential complicity in human rights abuses.
-60
Supply Chain Ethics
March 19
The study reveals substantial forced labor risks within the food supply chain, particularly highlighting vulnerabilities associated with sourcing ingredients from high-risk regions. Given that Pod Foods operates within this supply network as a distributor, there is increased pressure to ensure rigorous supply chain ethics to avoid indirect complicity in forced labor practices.
Study of forced labor risk in U.S. food supply provides stepping stone for future action
-50
Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
March 19
The report underscores the exploitation risks faced by low-income migrant workers within food production networks, raising broader concerns about labor relations and human rights practices. While Pod Foods is primarily a distribution company, the findings suggest a need for heightened vigilance over its labor-related policies and its extended network.
Study of forced labor risk in U.S. food supply provides stepping stone for future action
- JUL192023
A recent analysis published by Nature reveals pervasive forced labour risks across the US land‐based food supply chain. As Pod Foods plays a central role in logistics and distribution for grocery businesses, these conditions raise serious concerns regarding labor relations and supply chain ethics.
-80
Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
March 19
The article details significant forced labour risks inherent in the US food supply chain, illustrating a failure to protect labor rights. This is particularly concerning for companies like Pod Foods, which, through their distribution and logistics operations, could inadvertently support supply chains where labor rights are compromised.
Forced labour risk is pervasive in the US land-based food supply chain
-75
Supply Chain Ethics
March 19
The pervasive forced labour risk outlined in the article also raises serious concerns about supply chain ethics. Companies operating within this space, including Pod Foods, may be complicit in unethical sourcing if they fail to implement rigorous oversight of their supply chain partnerships.
Forced labour risk is pervasive in the US land-based food supply chain
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