COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights Weak Global Food Supply Chains

The pandemic placed further stress on countries’ supply chains that were already struggling to feed their populations.

January 27, 2021

Mackenna Moralez

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David Beasley, executive director of the World Food Program, warned that the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic weakened global food supply chains.

According to CBS News, the pandemic placed further stress on countries’ supply chains that were already struggling to feed their populations.

Per CBS News:

10% of the global population is in extreme poverty.
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced that his country will host a global coordination center for regional “food innovation hubs.”

The World Economic will help address “food system challenges.”

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