At Taylors of Harrogate, Frank Tanner bridges the gap between global market demand and the realities of coffee and tea farming. He steers the company’s procurement strategy away from traditional compliance, focusing instead on deep-rooted partnerships that drive long-term resilience and equity.
Frank’s approach centres on shared responsibility, using a mix of data-driven insights and on-the-ground relationships to tackle systemic issues like climate risk and income volatility. By designing programs that are both commercially viable and environmentally regenerative, he ensures sustainability is embedded into the business.
Frank advocates for collective action and co-investment, urging industry leaders to look beyond individual supply chains to secure a stable and equitable future for the entire coffee ecosystem.