Smithfield changes course, closes Sioux Falls, SD plant indefinitely 04.13.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The company hopes to resume operations after further direction from the government.Read More
Prairie Fresh donates over 200,000 servings of pork to support COVID-19 efforts 04.09.2020 By Emily Park The company is donating 210,000 servings of meat to Operation BBQ Relief to support the organization's deployment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Extreme food-buying peak seems to have passed, but spending remains elevated 04.09.2020 By Emily Park The latest data shows spending is currently 23% higher than pre-pandemic levels.Read More
Smithfield closes plant after 80-plus employees test positive for COVID-19 04.09.2020 By Monica Watrous The Sioux Fall, SD processing plant will be closed for three days.Read More
Baking Industry Foundation partners with Retail Bakers of America in COVID-19 response efforts 04.09.2020 By Brian Amick The 2020 Bakery Relief Fund will help bakeries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More
Sterilex rolls out sanitation protocol suggestions for food workers 04.09.2020 By Emily Park Sterilex’s additional protocols encompass zones where worker safety could be compromised such as breakrooms, locker rooms and offices.Read More
Perdue Farms bulks up COVID-19 safety measures 04.09.2020 By Emily Park New protocols include partitions between workers, temperature taking and masks. Read More
Driscoll’s deploys over $4 million to COVID-19 relief efforts 04.09.2020 By Emily Park The charitable funds are being spread across global health clinics, food banks, fresh berry donations and other community resources. Read More
Dole launches Silver Lining Selfie campaign amid COVID-19 04.09.2020 By Emily Park Dole is asking Americans to share the good things they have experienced while sheltering in place. Read More
The Food Institute to host crisis management webinar 04.08.2020 By Emily Park The webinar will cover risk management, managing financial risk and supply chain risk in the current environment. Read More