Coronavirus

Industries all across the country are experiencing the disruptive impact of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. Discover how it could affect the U.S. foodservice, grocery and convenience industries.


Meat Sales Remain Elevated During Week 3 of COVID-19 Buying

The latest weekly sales numbers from IRI find meat maintaining its lead role; “return to pre-pandemic order routines” not seen as happening.

How 4 Beverage Suppliers Are Giving Back Amid COVID-19 Crisis

New initiatives from Molson Coors, Constellation Brands and more

The money will provide emergency grants to store workers who’ve suffered hardships related to the coronavirus.

Customer service, grocery and other companies are bringing on hospitality workers who have been laid off or furloughed.

With families stuck in the house together to slow the spread of the coronavirus, restaurant operators are looking at kids meals with fresh eyes to drive traffic and boost sales.

Manufacturers are responding to the pandemic and may see online sales increase while retail sales decline.

To help give staff a much needed rest amid the COVID-19 grocery frenzy, the retailer is extending its Easter holiday observance for associates to two days.

Retailer releases app update to reinforce social distancing in stores

Ravitz owned five ShopRite stores and one Price Rite in New Jersey before retiring last year.

The directive is the latest effort to increase safeguards for staff members providing takeout and delivery service.

Randy Dewitt, CEO of Front Burner Restaurants, joins this week’s episode of “A Deeper Dive” to talk about his company’s response to the coronavirus.

Chain restaurants now have the leeway to change their takeout and delivery menus without updating nutritional disclosures accordingly.

The company said same-store sales fell as much as 70% in the last week of March as the coronavirus shutdown took hold.

Plexiglass barriers aim to prevent customers and employees from spreading germs

Checklist and timer tools may help operators adjust to new demands

Family meals and kits appeal to households sheltering in place.

Preliminary sales results show the wing chain was well-prepared to pivot to a completely off-premise operation.

The sandwich chain is offering presliced meats and cheeses, along with its bread and hot peppers, for curbside pickup and delivery.

The bill would suspend the collection of all meal debt as well as any late fees associated with it.

The coronavirus pandemic has halted business as usual and as a result, organizations such as the California Avocado Commission and Perdue are altering how they address consumers.

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