Mercato helps independent grocers start online and delivery services 04.08.2020 By Emily Park With the onset of COVID-19 in the United States, more Americans are taking advantage of online grocery shopping services. Read More
Nielsen releases sales numbers for fresh perimeter products week of March 28 04.08.2020 By Emily Park Nielsen identified sales numbers for meat, dairy and produce products in the fresh perimeter. Read More
Multiple employees test positive for COVID-19, Cargill closes Pennsylvania plant 04.08.2020 By Joel Crews As of April 7, 849 cases have been confirmed in Hazlelton, Pa., and three deaths have been reported.Read More
Meat sales still up, but down from previous weeks 04.07.2020 By Emily Park For the week ending on March 29, sales in the meat department are still up, with a 36% increase compared to a similar week in 2019.Read More
FMI and Hartman Group release COVID-19 grocery trend tracker 04.07.2020 By Emily Park 77% of consumers have made a change in the way they shop.Read More
IDDBA to host weekly COVID-19 webinars 04.07.2020 By Emily Park The sessions will be focused on the bakery, dairy, deli meat, deli cheese and deli prepared sectors of the industry.Read More
California Avocado Commission responds to COVID-19 04.07.2020 By Emily Park The California Avocado Commission (CAC) has instituted changes to its marketing plans, grower communications and office operations.Read More
Maple Leaf Foods announces two employees tested positive for COVID-19 04.07.2020 By Erica Shaffer and Eric Schroeder The company notified coworkers who had close contact with the individuals.Read More
Puratos launches digital solutions for bakers 04.06.2020 By Brian Amick The MySolutions digital platform includes MyAdvantage and MyLink – online resources for bakers facing challenges related to the coronavirus.Read More
Grecian Delight donates 25,000 pounds of food 04.06.2020 By Emily Park The donations included the company’s flatbreads, specialty meats, sauces and plant-based proteins.Read More