The solution/recommendations you identified, including analysis;

An implementation plan including i.e. an ROI or ROSI;

Operational

During times of sourcing or logistical disruption, it influences increases in operational costs to

acquire the same order quantities and quality. Prevention of these conditions from further
occurring requires the planning and establishment of alternative supplier relationships. To
address operational concerns, AH or BB should contact plan B/C suppliers of Egypt (April-
November) & Peru (October-April), see appendices for network and sourcing preconditions.
These countries both supply table grapes to Europe, also surpassing previous export
quantity averages (Fresh Plaza, 2024). These alternatives also aim to prevent or reduce port
delays (reducing food waste from heat damage), preserving grape quality and shelf life.

Sustainability Resolutions

Leftover table grapes: Using leftover table grapes to make other products such as vinegar,
jam, juice, and fertilizers for the soil can be a sustainable, waste decrease, and cost-effective
approach for Albert Heijn.

Ways Albert Heijn can utilize grape waste:

1. Vinegar Production: Leftover table grapes can be used to make grape vinegar. Grapes
can be fermented to produce vinegar, useful for cooking and cleaning. According to our
research, the demand for vinegar in the Netherlands has increased almost by 7.5% per year.

2. Jam and Juice Production: The remaining grapes can be processed into jams and juices,
reducing waste, and boosting the company's revenue. Based on reports grape juice had a
revenue of 5.3m in 2024 and jam production of the total European imports of jams, 14% is
imported by The Netherlands.

3. Fertilizer Production: Grape core, including skins, pulp, seeds, and stems, can be utilized
to produce organic fertilizers, thereby reducing fertilizer pollution.

During the past 5 years, European imports of jams, jellies, purées, and marmalades have
increased the annual import growth rate by 6% in quantity and 7% in value. The import value
reached € 1.3 billion or 699,000 tons in 1917 (“Exporting jams and jellies to Europe,” n.d.).
To implement these strategies, Albert Heijn can consider establishing partnerships with food
and beverage manufacturers, wineries, or agricultural organizations to repurpose the leftover
grapes. By adopting these practices, AH can reduce waste, create additional revenue, and
contribute to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices.

Reusing packaging. At Albert Heijn even though they have made a lot of progress in
reducing the waste in packaging, but still is a big problem. Based on the stuff that they have
done regarding packaging (see appendix) one strategy that they could adopt is to offer
coupons or discounts to the customers if they return the plastic package of the product that
they bought. In this way, Albert Heijn can reduce waste by reusing the same packaging for
the products or recycling the plastic packages to produce new ones.
Self-reflection

As a group we decided to choose 6 out of the 12 given criteria for giving feedback to each other.
These are:

1. Has actively supported fellow project members.

2. Willingness to take the regular tasks voluntarily.
3. Able to provide developmental feedback to peers.
4. Openness to listen ideas and opinions of peers.
5. Ability to submit the internal committed deliverables within deadlines without follow-up.
6. Overall attendance/participation in meetings.