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.

District extends curbside meal program to include weekend meals

By FSD Staff on Mar. 23, 2020

On Fridays, students can pick up three days’ worth of meals.

5 Ways C-Store Operators Can Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus

By Brett Dworski on Mar. 23, 2020

Measures include extreme sanitation, foodservice shakeups and more

Grocers Urged to Look for the Silver Lining in ‘Lifestyle Changing’ Times

By Tom Jackson on Mar. 23, 2020

The scourge of COVID-19 provides a prime opportunity for food retailers to accelerate family meal promotions and meal guidance.

Coronavirus Drives Purchases of Snack Foods

By Jennifer Strailey on Mar. 23, 2020

Shoppers stock up on more than disinfectant, toilet paper

Operations

Need to close? Here's what to do

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 23, 2020

The Dig farm-to-fork chain and the New York City Hospitality Alliance have put together and circulated this checklist for restaurant operators.

8 C-Store Chains With Coronavirus-Related Hiring Initiatives

By Greg Lindenberg on Mar. 23, 2020

These retailers are helping communities weather the economic slowdown caused by the COVID-19 threat

Workforce

Papa John’s says it’s hiring 20,000 new workers

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 23, 2020

Pizza Hut said it is hiring 30,000 workers as the pizza chains both work to fill open positions and meet growing demand.

Operations

Their dining rooms closed, restaurants mimic dine-in experience via takeout and delivery

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 23, 2020

As they suspend on-premise operations to prevent spread of the coronavirus, here’s how some restaurants are creating on-premise ambiance and community in the era of social distancing.

School district switches to home delivery for school meals

By FSD Staff on Mar. 23, 2020

Ithaca School District decided to switch to home delivery to practice social distancing amid the coronavirus outbreak.

3 school districts end grab-and-go meals after staff test positive for COVID-19

By FSD Staff on Mar. 23, 2020

The districts are in Louisiana and Tennessee.

H-E-B Designates Personal Shoppers for Seniors

By Jennifer Strailey on Mar. 23, 2020

H-E-B and Favor Delivery launch a new personal shopper and delivery service for seniors 60 and older.

Aldi, McDonald’s Make Staff-Sharing Deal in Germany

By Jon Springer on Mar. 23, 2020

The first-of-its-kind partnership will immediately redeploy interested McDonald's workers at Aldi stores as the coronavirus puts unique strains on both. “Special times require special solutions,” an Aldi spokesman said.

Circle K Navigates COVID-19, M&A

By Angel Abcede on Mar. 23, 2020

Couche-Tard reports positive growth ahead of coronavirus crisis as it keeps an eye on Caltex

Foodservice Industry Partnering With Grocers

By Kat Martin on Mar. 23, 2020

Foodservice distributors such as Sysco and US Foods are turning to supplying grocery stores, and app-based delivery service Waitr has shifted to grocery delivery.

Operations