2021 has been a year of recovery, particularly for food production, aerospace and automotive, our themes for this issue. Companies across the country have retooled their supply chains, changed the way they manufacture and used technology creatively to tie it all together. In this issue, we'll share insights into the ways industries have pivoted to adapt to a new way of doing business. We'll also look at six states -- Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Mississippi, and South Carolina -- and learn where they're innovating for the new economy.
With quarantines, lockdowns, restaurant closures and work-from-home, consumers had more time to research how their food is being produced and where it comes from. From the place of origin of food products, to ingredients, to packaging and food safety, Americans have drastically altered their perception of what a desirable, safe, and delicious food product is. more....