SUMMARY OF THE FIRST MILE SUPPLY CHAIN IN THE COCOA, COFFEE, PALM OIL AND RUBBER SECTORS
The first mile, the journey from production farm to the first aggregation or processing point, is a critical yet often overlooked segment of agricultural supply chains. This report aims to shed light on the actors operating in this space and the dynamics that shape it, drawing on examples from cocoa, coffee, rubber and palm oil across diverse regions.