October 26, 2021
Quarterly Report:
Weathering Supply Changes | Top Ten Topics Q3 2021
This quarter, leading figures in the food production system discussed the most difficult challenges facing the industry — from weather patterns to supply chains. The United Nations Food Systems Summit served as a focal point, but is just the beginning of many conversations. Highlights from this report include:
- Drought across the western United States stymied crops and forced farmers to reconsider water management.
- Commentaries on protein production contrasted meat industry consolidation with alternative protein startup expansion.
- Corporate, national and global policies juggled food security, climate change and the pandemic.

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