The banks collapsed in 2008 – and our food system is about to do the same | George Monbiot | The Guardian

Around the world, trade barriers have come down and roads and ports upgraded, streamlining the global network. You might imagine that this smooth system would enhance food security. But it has allowed companies to shed the costs of warehousing and inventories, switching from stocks to flows. Mostly, this just-in-time strategy works. But if deliveries are interrupted or there's a rapid surge in demand, shelves can suddenly empty...

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