
You buy a carton of fresh strawberries on Sunday afternoon. By Wednesday morning, the berries are covered in a layer of fuzzy gray mold. You feel frustrated and assume you selected a bad batch at the supermarket. The reality is much larger than your personal shopping skills. A hidden crisis is occurring across the national agricultural network. The food transport system is experiencing unprecedented friction. Supply chain delays are silently reducing the lifespan of your fresh produce, and it is costing your family real money. Here is a look at the rising cost of supply chain delays and how they impact your refrigerator.