CPG brands need to front the costs to overhaul the food system, but consumers will pay in long term

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The agriculture supply chain is long overdue for an overhaul, as illustrated by breakdowns early in the pandemic, the rising threat of climate change, and increasing pressure to feed a growing population, but the question of who will foot the bill remains a significant barrier to meaningful progress, industry stakeholders argued during a FoodBytes! Forum yesterday.