A new variant of COVID-19 and increasing concerns about the country’s exit from the European Union are causing significant problems in the U.K. days before Christmas. NEW COVID-19 VARIANT PUTS LONDON IN LOCKDOWN London and …
There is no doubt that restaurants have been beaten down during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 110,000 restaurants have closed permanently or for a long period of time throughout the U.S., while others face uncertainty as many …
Food companies are showing their appreciation for employees in several ways as 2020 comes to a close. Chipotle has paid out over $40 million in bonuses and assistance pay to employees during COVID-19, reported QSR …
With limited quantities of the COVID-19 vaccine available, many groups a seeking priority for their employees—including the food industry. Administration of the vaccine began on Dec. 14 in the U.S. with early doses being set …
Despite reaching a sobering coronavirus milestone earlier this week, U.S. drug stores and grocers are increasingly optimistic that they will be able to support in-store COVID-19 vaccination efforts as supplies become available at their stores. …
The coronavirus pandemic has caused 8,400 retailers and 110,000 restaurants to close across the U.S. this year, according to industry statistics, reported The Economic Times (Dec. 14). And even more closures could be on the …
Three leading meat-industry trade groups are asking U.S. governors to prioritize COVID-19 vaccine access for meat workers, reported Winsight Grocery Business (Dec. 9). The North American Meat Institute, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and the …
Neighborhood grocery stores will likely serve as major providers of COVID-19 vaccinations, reported The Wall Street Journal (Nov. 30). Supermarkets are working to secure storage materials for the vaccines, and other medical gear required for …
The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects holiday sales will rise in 2020 when compared to 2019 as consumers search for reasons to celebrate during the pandemic. The group forecast holiday sales in November and December …
Across the nation, mayors of cities and governors of states are restricting hours for businesses in an effort to tamp down on a rising trend of COVID-19 infections. The legislation was not unwarranted. With the …
State and local officials around the world are reinstating lockdown orders as coronavirus cases rise. Newark, NJ, is reversing course on reopening as cases increase across the city, reported CBS News (Oct. 27). Many of …
What’s the latest regarding mergers, acquisitions, and coronavirus? Mesirow Financial managing director Paul Mariani joined the Food Institute Podcast to discuss recent trends in the M&A market in midst of the coronavirus public health emergency. …
Although shoppers have been primarily driven to make grocery purchases based on health and safety concerns during the pandemic, a second layer of consumption behavior has been emerging from those experiencing financial restraint, according to …
USDA will run a $1 million research project on how COVID-19 may be transmitted through the beef supply chain, reported Reuters (Sept. 25). The two-year project, which begins in October, aims to reduce the risk …
More than half of shoppers plan to stock up on groceries if another coronavirus-related shutdown occurs, according to data from Acosta. “As COVID cases continue to rise, most shoppers believe we’re headed for another shutdown …
As coronavirus cases around the U.S. continue to rise, manufacturing plants—particularly poultry processing—are experiencing more closures. On Aug. 31, the U.S. topped 6 million cases of coronavirus, reported CNN (Aug. 31). The food processing industry …
Julie Companey, director of client strategy for grocery, drug, and mass retail channels at Valassis, discusses the retail industry’s continued adaptation in the wake of the pandemic, and efforts companies can take to be better …
The Gellert Brothers, Andy, and Tom, of the Gellert Group of Companies discuss their companies’ reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic, what pivots were necessary, and market fluctuations they are currently experiencing. Additionally, the pair provide …
Dr. James F. Richardson joined the Food Institute Podcast, hosted by managing partner and CEO Brian Choi to discuss his new book, Ramping Your Brand. The two discuss lapses in market research for emerging brands, …
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Food Institute Focus – A Food Institute Conversation with Rick Camac: Training Restaurateurs in a Post-Pandemic Era
Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City, joined the Food Institute’s Brian Choi and Chris Campbell to discuss how restaurateurs have been forced to …
Food Institute Focus – Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Onions
Food Institute Focus – DoorDash Gets into Retail
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Angela Fernandez, VP of Community Engagement at GS1 US, spoke with the Food Institute Podcast after FDA unveiled the Blueprint for a New Era of Smarter Food Safety. Leveraging her experience with GS1 US, best …
Food Institute Focus – Tyson Replaces CEO Amid Slowdowns
