Ongoing tariffs and poor harvests have reshaped raw material sourcing for U.S. food manufacturers, driving efforts toward domestic and diversified supply chains.
Key Takeaways
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Diversifying supply chains is critical: Heavy reliance on single-origin imports, especially from China, exposes companies to tariff, crop, and logistics risks.
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Domestic production gains traction: Anti-dumping duties and trade restrictions have strengthened North American suppliers of key inputs, such as pea protein.
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Tariff relief remains uncertain: Temporary exemptions, such as those on vanilla beans and spices, offer short-term relief, but the broader risk landscape continues to drive long-term shifts in sourcing and sustainability.
