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Food Processing Sector Bustling, Future Looking Strong
30 May 2023
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This is an interesting period in the food processing industry. On the surface, it’s enduring a number of struggles, such as addressing inflation, supply chain issues, lack of workforce, energy costs, etc.
But the industry always has one ace in its deck of cards, no matter the problems: people get hungry a few times a day. Or more.
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