Back in 2020 one of the frequently used catchphrases in the industry was “the new normal” to describe pandemic-related chaos up and down the supply chain. Many processors waited patiently for that new normal to disappear, and the pre-2020 paradigm to return to its rightful place.
However, in 2022, it appears the previous status quo for food processing and logistics, along with ingredients, supplies, labor, construction and more, might be long gone. In its place is a constantly shifting reality involving all the components necessary to build and operate food production facilities, but rarely in sync with each other.