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.


Cornell Dining boosts community outreach amid the coronavirus pandemic

The dining team is working with a local food bank to help keep area families fed.

Restaurant Pantries Proliferate

To boost sales, a growing number of chains are selling groceries direct to consumers.

To boost sales, a growing number of chains are selling groceries direct to consumers.

A proposed class action accuses DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub and Postmates of forcing restaurants to raise prices.

The 35 shuttered units were mostly mall locations, the company said.

The Lempert Report: The Food and Drug Administration halted overseas food inspections as a result of the pause in travel from the coronavirus outbreak.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the team at Hendricks Regional Health is crafting heat-and-eat meals for busy hospital staff.

Comparable dollar sales were 41% higher during the week of April 5, when volume sales increased 34%.

The retailer joins the international union's call to request extended first responder status for essential grocery employees.

The Produce Marketing Association said its members can use the newly created iTradeMarketplace virtual trading platform free for six months.

Coronavirus starts to take its toll on the monthly tally

As Instacart usage and demand continue to surge, with order volume up more than 300% year over year in the first week of April, the company seeks to expands its customer service team from 3,000 to 15,000 by May.

The city becomes the first to restrict delivery fees imposed on restaurants during the coronavirus pandemic, with similar movements afoot elsewhere.

Companies from distributors to point-of-sale providers have faced their own challenges as restaurant sales crater.

Coronavirus led to temporary factory shutdown, will likely move PMTA deadline

High margin no cure for retailers

The association’s 66th annual show, scheduled for June 28-30 in New York, has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns.

It's a matter of life and death, says the UFCW, which is launching a new #ShopSmart campaign to encourage customers to protect America's food and grocery workers and the nation's food supply.

Prejudice and irrational fears are key factors, the research found.

The 12 participating associations and trade groups are pushing for four specific forms of relief.

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