Innovators in Food Systems - Responding to COVID-19 Supply Chain Disruptions
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore food supply chain disruptions caused by COVID-19 in this 44-minute virtual exchange of ideas featuring Ben Deda, CEO of FoodMaven, and Derrick Hoffman, Owner of Hoffman Farms. Gain insights into how producers, consumers, and retailers are responding to these challenges. Delve into topics such as Food Maven's role, the impact on Hoffman Farms, supply chain uncertainties, and system fragilities. Discover potential silver linings amidst the crisis and hear expert answers to audience questions on storage, delivery, social missions, and consumer advice. Learn about the persistent issue of food waste in the U.S. and how businesses are adapting to new market conditions.
Syllabus
Introduction
What is Food Maven
The Producers
Hoffman Farms
Hoffman Farms and Food Maven
How COVID19 Impacted Hoffman Farms
Supply Chain Uncertainty
Fragilities
Silver Linings
Audience Questions
Storage
Delivery
Social Missions
Consumer Advice
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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