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The pandemic and resulting social disruption has had a big influence on consumer decision-making. Beliefs, habits, occasions, and emotional needs will continue to evolve rapidly...

Indian agricultural workers are protesting reforms that will deregulate agricultural markets. They believe that these reforms will devastate crop prices and reduce their earnings, while giving more power to large corporations.

Innovative, consumer-focused brands will drive blockchain traceability for consumers as a source of differentiation, demonstrating their superior sourcing and supply chain practices.

“Peaceful Opportunities - Rural Women” (Oportunidades Pacíficas - Mujeres Rurales), is supported by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), as well as the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP). This holistic approach to empowerment supports women to build secure livelihoods as agents of change, leadership, and transformation in their communities.

Reports of U.S. farmers throwing out harvests due to the food service value chain crash have increased dramatically over the past two weeks. The crops we’ve seen are mostly eggs, milk, meats, vegetables, and fruits. 

Walking into the supermarket to find the shelves empty throughout the store is harrowing. For many, it’s a moment of incredible helplessness and panic. This has been the scene lately around the U.S. and Canada: grocery store panic and the hoarding of foodstuffs.