COVID-19’s full effects will be studied in business-school curricula for years to come, and the immediate impacts on food industry trade dynamics — from farmer to processor to consumer — have ranged widely.

While the pandemic’s direct impact has been detrimental to the food industry, the companies that survive may find their travails a sort of boot camp that strengthens them against future disruptions. In this white paper readers will learn:

• How food supply chains turned upside down as a result of COVID-19
• The impacts on the labor market and the food service fallout
• Lessons learned and how to strengthen your food industry supply chains for the future

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