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.


H-E-B, Albertsons Address ‘Polarizing’ Mask Issue in Texas

The retailers reiterate masks are required in their Lone Star State stores despite the state's announcement that it will lift the mandate March 10.

Applying hard-won pandemic lessons in a post-COVID world

Some operators have found silver linings and new projects in this challenging time.

On this episode of “Dig In,” Denise Axtell of Shasta College shares how her team maintained a focus on students while finding new ways to bring revenue into the foodservice program.

See what’s in store for Axtell’s operation, which was named FSD’s March Foodservice Operation of the Month.

Increased demand has heightened the need for new and different types of containers.

A quick look at how small-cap restaurant companies are faring.

Inspiration from the commercial realm proved to be a business-builder during the pandemic.

The casual grill-and-bar chain revealed its plan for grabbing market share as on-premise dining returns.

The announcement was hailed as the best health news in a year. How about for the industry?

Easing restrictions—but incomplete vaccinations—in places such as Mississippi and Texas draws condemnation from some industry groups and leaves retailers on their own to request but not enforce safety measures.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the restaurant and foodservice industry, and not only in terms of having to pivot to takeout and delivery service.

Plea comes as states lift mandates

The team donated nearly 11,000 meals to those in need after noticing quarantine meals going unclaimed.

Establishments can resume using 100% of their dining rooms and can drop their mask requirements.

RB's annual look at the most powerful people in the restaurant business highlights those in and out of the industry who did most to help communities and businesses.

Among the measures questioned by the health authorities is the lifting of limits on public places such as restaurants.

Change is accelerating, so don’t be left behind, experts say

As restaurants shift their business models, food and how we experience it is changing too.

Event won’t be held for the second straight year due to limits on gathering sizes; organizers will instead provide year-round industry resources

The event won’t be held for the second straight year due to limits on gathering sizes. Organizers will instead provide year-round industry resources.

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