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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The 2021 National Restaurant Association Show has been canceled

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.

School district sees major boost to meal counts with home deliveries

Bellflower Unified School District delivers scratch-made meals to students’ doors each week.

CEO battled COVID-19, seeks to educate employees

The buffet chain said it is reinventing its operations for the age of coronavirus.

CEO Lance Trenary joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” this week to discuss the chain’s numerous responses to the pandemic, including alcohol and drive-thrus.

With cases going down and vaccines ramping up, many believe that the end of the era of quarantines is near, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

The USDA, FDA and CDC have not found credible evidence to the contrary.

BP America, Sheetz, Wawa, GetGo among chains that gave back

Provides added layer of protection for employees, protects coworkers and families

Provides best practices, actionable tools for retailers to educate, communicate with employees

As sales come close to pre-pandemic levels, the company is looking to licensing and e-commerce for sustained growth.

Foodservice provider Cura Hospitality shares its culinary passion to lift employees’ spirits.

Restaurant chains in other parts of the world are taking their food on the road.

Virtual kitchens continue to build momentum in noncommercial and elsewhere.

Chef Perry Hendrix is taking the iconic restaurant in new directions and into a large second space.

The Lempert Report: Layering the pandemic on top of general market trends has made the situation worse.

New research shows how consumer behavior changed amid the pandemic and the extent to which it will stick.

Chef Perry Hendrix is taking the iconic restaurant in new directions and into a larger second location.

Created by FMI–The Food Industry Association, the day celebrates employees at every level for serving their communities during periods of crisis, such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

While more nutrition workers across the country are eligible for the vaccine, many are struggling to schedule appointments due to limited supplies.

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