This post builds on our original insights published in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Updated May 2025 to reflect current sourcing strategies. When global supply chains crumbled in 2020, ingredient sourcing shifted from a steady, behind-the-scenes function to a headline-making pain point. Today, nearly five years later, those disruptions have led to lasting changes in … Read more
This blog builds on our original insights posted in 2021. Updated May 2025. Launching a new food or beverage product in today’s market requires more than just a great recipe. Consumer expectations, regulatory scrutiny, and supply chain challenges have all evolved dramatically since 2020—and so have the strategies used by successful brands. Whether you’re a … Read more
The Covid-19 pandemic had a profound effect on all aspects of society from our cherished institutions to our ability to freely travel the globe, to how we view our health and wellbeing. Included in the long list of pandemic-influenced outcomes is how ingredients are located, sourced and transported for food and beverage production. The public’s … Read more