18 Mar 2020 --- In light of the current global pandemic, people around the world are increasingly being confined to their homes. This has led consumers to stockpile goods so they spend the minimum amount of time outside and protect themselves against COVID-19 infection. However, this behavior is heavily frowned upon by nutritionists, who warn that many are hoarding processed, unhealthy foods or products that may reach their expiration date soon and pose yet another risk to consumers’ health. Experts also flag that stockpiling foods may lead to hurdles in the supply chain and food shortages that may impact vulnerable demographics.
