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Future-Proofing Supply Chains Against Climate Change

Ingredient suppliers and food manufacturers are adopting a variety of strategies to mitigate the risks of weather-related events—and an increasingly unstable supply chain.

The warmest years on record have occurred over the past decade—and the natural world has experienced unexpected temperature swings, extreme weather events, and shrinking freshwater supplies as a result. While communities and industries all over the globe have been affected by the threat of climate change, the food and beverage industry must find a way to mitigate the changes that are affecting the quality, availability, amount, and price of raw ingredients.

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Authors

  • Kayt Sukel

    Kayt Sukel Author

    Kayt Sukel is a book author, magazine writer, and public speaker who frequently covers scientific topics.

Categories

  • Food Product Development

  • Formulation

  • Quality Assurance and Control

  • Sustainable Food Systems

  • Food Technology Magazine