Few events in recent memory have had the seismic impact of COVID-19. Around the world, businesses have had to implement work-from-home or social-distancing measures—or to even cease operations temporarily. Among friends and families, social engagements have been limited to video calls. Meanwhile, there are entire industries—from retail to travel—now facing major upheaval.
Even amidst these disruptions, however, the food industry carries on. After all, food producers and manufacturers have the important role of providing essential goods to stock warehouses and grocery stores throughout our communities, with some plants working around the clock to keep supply up to meet demand. Yet while the lights remain on inside most production sites, food manufacturing has not been immune to the changes brought on by COVID-19.