
In May, we caught up with Steve Robert, global vice president, sales, marketing and product innovation at AIB International, to talk about a study the firm commissioned looking at pandemic preparedness in the food industry. According to the study, 78% of food and beverage executives say they are actively preparing for a future global pandemic, with 30% expecting another one within the next four years and 50% expecting one within the next decade. In a Q&A on our site, Robert talks about why they may feel that way and offers advice on how to be prepared for the worst — again.
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