It must prepare its supply chain for the future. Diversify suppliersOther supply chain shocks, such as armed conflict and climate disaster, are also posing a risk to food supply chains. Simon Geale, executive vice president at supply chain consultant Proxima, agrees. Diversification of supply is a textbook answer to guard against supply chain shocks, says Proxima’s Geale, although this can be difficult since in many cases geographies have developed food staple specialisations. Do not rush into actionAll of these methods can be useful long-term protection against potential supply chain shocks.