Understanding Food Supply Chains in a Time of Crisis

Explore contingency plans for ensuring food security during COVID-19 in Europe. Movement restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus are leading to an increase in food stockpiling, and there are concerns the agri-food supply chain won’t keep up with demand. On this course, you’ll learn how the pandemic is challenging food supply chains and explore the steps taken by the industry to ensure food security and integrity. You’ll discover the complexity of the agri-food supply chains and understand its codependency with other sectors such as transportation and packaging. You’ll also hear from companies making a difference with innovative digital food services and solutions. This course is designed for all EU consumers and citizens who are concerned about where their food comes from when normal life is disrupted. It will be of particular interest to anyone looking for reliable information about how the agri-food supply chains ensure that food reaches our plates during crisis situations. No prior knowledge is required on the subject to follow this course. The Educator team has limited availability to answer questions or respond to your comments during this course. However, we encourage you to interact and support each other by posting your thoughts and comments and sharing your knowledge with other learners