Food industry executives assure the public there is no food shortage, but that doesn’t mean the coronavirus poses no threat to the food system. That’s why any labor shortage in the food system, but especially a shortage of truck drivers, could pose a serious threat to the food supply chain if the high demand for groceries continues unabated. The exact nature of the labor shortage in the trucking industry is also tricky to assess. Novakovic is aware of the debate about whether there truly is a truck driver shortage, but he cautions that the key is to distinguish between long-haul and short-haul truck drivers. (Photo by Johannes EISELE / AFP) (Photo by JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty ImagesCOVID-19’s impact to other laborers in the food system remains far less clear.

Source: Forbes March 18, 2020 12:00 UTC