In a virtual discussion on the U.S. food supply chain at Farmfest, Associated Milk Producers Incorporated Co-President and CEO Sheryl Meshke said the COVID-19 pandemic is unmasking weaknesses in the system. “If our food supply is a pillar of national security, we need to focus on critical questions. Do farmers have a secure market and are we providing food security for this country and beyond our borders?” AMPI is analyzing consumer purchasing data, noting consumers are going back to the basics, picking foods they’re familiar with. “For dairy, that means significant shifts. Through July 12, year-to-date retail butter sales are up 31.5 percent and cheese is up 16.7 percent. That’s significant.”
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