Reuters took readers on a deep dive into how the coronavirus is upending global food supply chains, as millions of laborers cannot get to the fields for harvesting and planting. There are too few truckers to keep goods moving, air freight capacity for fresh produce has plummeted as planes are grounded, and there is a shortage of food containers for shipping because of a drop in voyages from China. The situation is raising concerns about more widespread shortages and price spikes to come.
Reuters offered insight into how coronavirus upending global food supply chains
05 April 2020, 12:00 am. 1 minute
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Type: Reuters Best
Sectors: Economy & Policy
Regions: Europe / Middle East / Africa
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