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.


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Food

Healthy menu items may lure consumers back to restaurants

Foods that promote wellness are trending up in response to the pandemic.

Overall visits decreased and cleanliness became essential during this year’s first quarter

Produce sales were up 17% for the first week of May, proving consumers are still turning to fresh options in pandemic shopping.

So will Tim Hortons as parent company Restaurant Brands International moves into the next phase of reopening.

Reatiler working with organizations in the coastal Georgia and South Carolina regions

UNLV's Lee Business School is teaming up with its namesake family to hold a competition for entrepreneurs. The aim is to generate ideas that will help restaurants and other components of the hospitality business.

The Fratellis to debut song on e-cigarette company’s age-restricted social-media page

Online platforms sell specialized food, beverage bundles and snacks

Dairy sales are up over last year as pandemic shopping patterns continue.

Fazoli's CEO outlines the strategies that have kept the Italian chain ahead of the curve during the COVID-19 crisis.

The discount chain says Q2 comps remain in the mid-teens as core values and assortment are highlighted.

CSP speaks with Charlie McIlvaine of Coen Markets about the pandemic and the future of c-stores

Sustainable Restaurant Holdings blamed the coronavirus for the move, which is intended to help the company find a buyer.

The struggling sandwich chain said same-store sales are now down 45%, up from minus 68% during the height of the coronavirus crisis.

Harbor Retail creating prototypes to fit retailers' needs

Company to donate coffee to hospital workers through social media campaign

As grocery stores become used to the new normal, retailers such as Kroger are discontinuing temporary pay bonuses that were instituted at the beginning of the pandemic.

Retailer provided coupon for one sandwich for each purchased in the store or via mobile app

Operators will be required to maintain a log of who ate when for 30 days as a condition of reopening their dining rooms. New Orleans backed off what appeared to be a similar policy.

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