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Hurricane Harvey & Irma's Threat on the Product Economy

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Less damages were recorded in Haiti and the Dominican Republic; however, a major bridge on the island was reportedly destroyed. Price spikes haven’t been seen yet because companies are still burning through existing inventory. Miami grocery shoppers hoard food in preparation for Hurricane Irma.

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If You Can’t Stand the Fire, then Tame It: Chef José Andrés and Supply Chain Management

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In that same year, they launched World Central Kitchen , a non-profit with the mission to use food to empower communities and strengthen economies. Andrés began the mission to provide healthy food to families and individuals touched by disasters. World Central Kitchen was started in 2010 in response to that year’s Haiti earthquake.