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There’s plenty of food in the world, just not where it’s needed

Global warehouses are stuffed with frozen cuts of pork, wheels of cheese and bags of rice. But as the coronavirus snarls logistical operations, the question becomes: How does all that food actually get to people?

A shopper walks through an empty aisle of shelves of toilet paper and pet foods at a Los Angeles supermarket.
A shopper walks through an empty aisle of shelves of toilet paper and pet foods at a Los Angeles supermarket.Read moreRichard Vogel / AP