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Article Discussion:

Summary from the WSJ: You wouldn't know it from the bare grocery store shelves across the country, but America has plenty of food. The challenge is getting it from the farm to your table. Companies that supply meat, vegetables and other staples are struggling to redirect the nation's sprawling food supply chain to meet a surge in demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Restaurant closures and shoppers' rush to stock their pantries are forcing the agriculture industry to boost production, hire new employees and set up "war rooms" to keep grocery stores stocked.

Learning Objective(s): Based on the information provided in the articles: To be able to articulate the challenges and opportunities that have arisen due to the coronavirus pandemic To be able to describe and critically evaluate the strategies that companies are using to address the challenges & opportunities presented

Question 1: Describe two strategies or tactics that companies within the US food industry have implemented due to the shifts in product demand as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

Question 2: Describe at least two ideas for companies in the US food industry to consider, that you believe could help address the challenges and opportunities they face currently, as consumer demand possibly shifts again (or not) as restaurants begin to re-open on-premise dining. Do you think any of the trends established in the "new normal" will remain, or do you think that the industry will go back to pre-coronavirus "normal"?

Question 3: Please share your thoughts regarding this assignment and its relevance to the course material and your learning experience in this course. How does it compare to the case history discussions to date?

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