The FMI – The Food Industry Association welcomes the opportunity to respond to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) solicitation for public comments on: Competition in Food Retail and Distribution Markets and Access for Agriculture Producers and Small and Midsize Food Processors (Docket AMS-AMS-22-0026). Our response includes insights and linked materials related to cost increases and supply chain challenges being experienced throughout the U.S. economy, including the impact that food prices have on consumers. We also comment on larger supply chain challenges that USDA and Biden-Harris Administration should consider to better understanding current and future supply disruptions.

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