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Ways Science Can Strengthen the Food Supply Chain During a pandemic  A pandemic changes everything. It changes how we view our surroundings. It changes what we trust. It changes our sense of security.  As the COVID-19 crisis continues and supply chains are still compromised, more focus is being put on the safety of everything from doorknobs to doughnuts. While new food safety regulations are implemented and consumer demands continue to shift and increase, products need to satisfy a greater number of food quality and security requirements. Here are a few ways science and technology can help tackle food industry risks heightened by the coronavirus. Leverage science and data to increase food traceability and transparency globally Traceability allows food products to be traced through the supply chain. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the reputational repercussions of food safety failures have only become more apparent. As consumers understand more about the food they consume and are g

  How food logistics companies can increase supply chain efficiency during coronavirus One of the biggest concerns about coronavirus in today’s environment is food supply. While food manufacturers, retailers, and others in the food and beverage industry have remained adamant about their commonly shared assessment that there’s no danger of a food shortage in the United States, all eyes have been on the food supply chain. In the midst of manufacturer shutdowns and steady (high) demand for groceries, keeping food supply chains intact has become critical. A few stats about this essential industry: There are over  200,000  registered food manufacturing, processing, and storage facilities in the Food and Agriculture Sector The Food and Agriculture Sector is responsible for about  20%  of America’s economic activity Food distribution centers process  95%  of our nation’s food before sending it on to grocery outlets Food companies that catered to bars and restaurants pre-pandemic have risen to