An internationally known thought leader and ag advisor discussing COVID-19 projects a new normal that will directly and indirectly affect agriculture.
Mary Shelman, a former director of Harvard Business School’s Agribusiness program, says the first example isn’t a surprise.
“Online shopping is here to stay. There’s (also) going to be more home eating, but home cooking is kind of a question mark. Some other things we know (are) huge consolidation among retailers, and unfortunately the demise of so many independent restaurants.”
During her presentation as part of the Women in Agribusiness virtual summit, she described a fracture in demand brought on by the pandemic and expressed concerns about a resilient food supply.
