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Tariff and Trade Volatility Demand Agility

Arlin Wasserman discusses the impact of tariff volatility and other policy changes on ingredients supply chains.
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Arlin Wasserman, MS Arlin Wasserman

Food Technology Magazine

In the past few months, announcements of new trade policies, tariffs, and agreements have come at a furious pace. Between the time I wrote this column and the time you read it, trade policy will certainly have changed. That’s the new reality of working with a very active and vocal federal government.

Each change impacts our supply chains. Some are obvious—like unexpected cost increases or the urgent need to reformulate products. And some are less visible—like suddenly canceled international orders when the price was set before the latest tariffs were in place or shipping delays as freighters wait for a …

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  • Arlin Wasserman, MS

    Arlin Wasserman Food Industry Advisor


    Arlin Wasserman is the founder and managing director of Changing Tastes, where he helps companies identify and catalyze shifts in the way business and consumers think about food.

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