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.


Coronavirus: A Grocery Timeline

Chronicling key events and industry response as COVID-19 gripped the country.

How foodservice operators can stay engaged while staying at home

A B&I chef shares his creative ideas for connecting with his community and peers, and reopening for business.

Invoking the Defense Production Act, the president signed an executive order to keep meat processing facilities open during the pandemic.

During pandemic shopping, hot dogs have seen sales growth of 35% and 45% for two weeks in a row.

The newly formed Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for a stabilization fund that would not be able to be accessed by large chains or publicly held companies.

The group’s #GuacOff is calling for sick leave, hazard pay and personal protective equipment as it refuses to deliver Chipotle orders for the next three days.

Retailers are required to halt self-serve foodservice programs, suspend free samples and more

Retailer enables online ordering for more customers

University of Memphis staff have made upwards of 173,000 boxed lunches for Shelby County Schools since late March.

Kroger, Leevers Supermarkets and Dave's Markets offer front-line grocery workers the opportunity to receive a daily paycheck during the pandemic.

Pandemic buying begins to lessen in the category, but sales still up compared to last year’s Easter week.

Habit Burger, Pizza Hut and KFC saw their digital orders soar as consumers shifted their ordering habits.

Agency identifies 73 more retailers allegedly selling flavored cartridges

With final application date delayed, tobacco and vape makers solidify strategies for new products

Applauding the public’s newfound appreciation for our industry’s—indeed, our nation’s—essential grocery workers.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Ro Khanna urge Congress to offer protections for front-line employees, including foodservice workers.

The bill would allow all SNAP recipients to use their benefits at participating restaurants during emergencies such as COVID-19.

Homebound U.S. consumers spent a record $5.3 billion on e-commerce grocery shopping during April, an increase of 37% from what they spent in March, a new Brick Meets Click survey shows.

Invoking the Defense Production Act, President Donald Trump signs executive order to keep meat processing facilities open during pandemic.

Scott Svenson, co-founder of the fast-casual pizza chain, joins this week’s episode of “A Deeper Dive” to discuss the company’s strategy for dealing with the COVID-19 shutdown.

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