Volume 75, No. 6
As the number of U.S. consumers vaccinated against COVID-19 increases, some pandemic-driven behaviors are changing while others persist. For a comprehensive look at emerging demographic trends driving consumer behavior, check out the “Demographic Disruption” feature.
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The National Strategy’s whole-of-government approach is a first step at breaking silos and was seen on the day of the conference, from USDA, FDA, and White House staff and others leading discussion sessions to current and former members of Congress presenting and hosting.
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