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.


COVID ‘Speaks Up’ in Annual FMI Survey

The 71st annual Speaks report details growing sales but slowing industry profits in 2019—and major revisions to food retail perception in a pandemic-impacted 2020.

Consumer Trends

4 trends that show how diners are ordering now

People are returning to dining rooms, digital orders are cooling and more recent developments.

The pizza chain has seen global unit growth slow even as its sales remain strong as the coronavirus limits new construction.

Chefs will help fans learn how to recreate their favorite concession items at home.

The waivers allow schools to serve any child 18 and under for free through June 30.

Virginia only state this season to increase tax on cigarettes, other tobacco products

The one-page form can be used by borrowers of $50,000 or less.

DoorDash for Work will allow organizations to offer meal benefits for employees.

A new survey from the out-of-home technology specialists at Ubimo finds that 90.4% of consumers are still shopping at a brick-and-mortar store at least once a week, and they like to stick with the stores they know.

Independents are dying while fast-food chains hit record numbers, which seems likely to continue, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Staff and guests can purchase locally grown fall produce, fresh apple cider and more.

C-stores struggle to hire despite 7.9% unemployment rate

Will cozy cabins or heated tables allow restaurants to continue service even as the weather gets colder?

The Breckenridge Bistro and Pub at Ohio Living Breckenridge Village will offer comfort food with a healthy twist.

Trade association aims to host in-person convention

Restaurants may soon learn if their loans have become grants.

The agency has added airborne contamination as an indoor danger, though a lesser one.

The agency has added airborne contamination as an indoor danger, albeit a lesser one.

With coronavirus restrictions still in place, portable foods continue to be in high demand at schools, colleges, healthcare operations and office buildings. These five recipes lend themselves well to grab and go, takeout and delivery.

Also under the new ordinance, third-party services will need restaurants’ consent to be featured on their marketplaces.

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