Expert vulnerabilities in global food supply chains

By: Trademagazin editor Date: 2020. 06. 02. 11:18

The coronavirus pandemic has shown that global food supply chains are vulnerable. The highest level of uncertainty in soybean production due to high exports – Hollósi Dávid, managing director of Takarékbank’s agricultural business branch said.

The managing director spoke about this at the Agora trade conference, according to a statement from the organizers sent to MTI.
The expert explained that the March panic purchases also pulled up processing and retail demand and prices. Now, however, there is a sharp fall in prices, especially in markets where other effects (avian influenza, African swine fever) are also being felt. (MTI)