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Disruptions to Our Food Supply Didn’t End as COVID Faded

Mention disruption to the food supply, and people tend to think about the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, disruption has been coming in all shapes and sizes since 2020. Hurricanes, forest fires, droughts, and other climate-related disruptions are becoming more frequent. Cybersecurity breakdowns and geopolitical disturbances are also common.

Furry Friends are Part of the Future for Smaller Processors

The evolving humanization of pets creates significant opportunities for smaller meat and poultry processors…if we can create a new supply chain model to connect those processors with pet product brands catering to the demand of today’s “pet parents.”