Operational Challenges in the Food Industry and Supply Chain during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Literature Review

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented impacts to the food industry and its supply chain. This study identified the operational challenges faced by the food industry and supply chain in providing efficient operations during COVID-19 in five key areas: food safety., production., logistics., pricing and food systems survivability. The cooperation of food industry organizations and governments is extremely important to keep the food industry running and sustain food security among populations. Private organizations., governments and other concerned agencies must work together in formulating and establishing policies and strategies that would keep the food supply chain operational during this crisis. Policies., strategies., guidelines., special channels and considerations must be backed up with relevant plans., proposals., reports and data shared across involved parties. Additionally., safety measures and protocols must still be strictly implemented and followed at all operational levels and activities so as not to compromise the health and wellbeing of anyone.