The Timeline of COVID-19 in the Supply Chain

COVID-19's impact on the supply chain will be something for the history books. Take a look at this interactive timeline, detailing important events throughout the past year.

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Revolutionizing Food Safety Compliance with Intelligent Visual Inspection
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Consumers Reviewing Food Labels Amid Inflation: GS1
June 23, 2025
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Grocery Shopping Shifts Amid Global Inflation and Tariff Uncertainty
June 23, 2025
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U.S. Transportation, Logistics Activity Remains Consistent
June 23, 2025
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33% of U.S. adults expect to pay more for food this summer compared to last summer due to inflation.
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