The new circumstances challenging retail grocery come with lots of unknowns.
, lawmakers said the blockade could cause ripple effects on agricultural shipments and exacerbate increases in food prices., it is estimated that 72% of freight in the U.S. is transported via truck, which represents a significant dependency. Driver shortages lead to shipping delays, resulting in spoilage and waste that ends up costing the supplier and leaving less consumable products for the grocery store shopper.
The pandemic climate has led to a labor shortage for a number of reasons—from workers requiring sick leave for extended and unexpected periods of time to absences due to COVID-related policies."Less people working means a significant drop in production," Vakil explains."Whether it's in a packaging or processing facility, less truck drivers to get the food to the retailer, or not enough hands to stock shelves, ultimately we'll see the impact at the grocery store.
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