April 3, 2020

Starbucks Foundation Donates More than $3 Million to Global COVID-19 Relief Efforts

As part of ongoing efforts to support communities around the world amid the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, The Starbucks Foundation announced it is donating more than $3 million to support […]

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April 3, 2020

Wakefern and ShopRite Donate Trailers to Help New Jersey in Fight Against Coronavirus

Wakefern Food Corp. and ShopRite recently donated eight trailers to deliver medical equipment and supplies to new field hospitals being planned by the New Jersey Governor’s office. “I want to […]

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April 3, 2020

New York’s Hofmann Sausage Company Donates 1,000 Pounds of Products to Local Good Banks

Hofmann Sausage Company in Syracuse, NY, donated more than 1,000 pounds of sausage products to help meet local needs for food during the COVID-19 crisis. The donation was made to […]

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April 3, 2020

Consumers Shopping Less but Buying More at a Time, Sales of Baking Goods Up During Pandemic 

Catalina Marketing has launched an interactive map on its website to demonstrate the profound impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on shopping decisions and buyer behavior across the US. The […]

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April 3, 2020

California Grocers Association Offers Tips for Safe Shopping

The California Grocers Association (CGA) released a new statement along with a list of Top 10 Tips for Safe Shopping, on the heels of the state’s stay in place orders […]

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April 2, 2020

Eco-Products Introduces Compostable, Sugarcane-Based Produce Trays

Eco-Products, a Novolex brand, is introducing new meat and produce trays made from sugarcane, making them the ideal choice for grocery stores and food processors seeking compostable options. The grease- […]

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April 2, 2020

Produce Tag Producer Moves to Making Face Mask Shields

Bedford Industries, better known for its twist ties, food preservation offerings and produce tags, has adjusted production to now create face shields during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to media reports, […]

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April 2, 2020

Hough Joins Nature Fresh Farms Sales Staff

Nature Fresh Farms Sales announced this week that Zanelle Hough is joining the Canadian company’s sales department. Hough began her career 14 years ago in logistics working for a South […]

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April 2, 2020

USDA Engages Public for Input on the Agriculture Innovation Agenda

To further the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) work on the Agriculture Innovation Agenda (AIA), USDA recently announced it is seeking public and private sector input on the most […]

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April 2, 2020

USApple Joins Ag Groups, Calls for State Department to Expedite Ag Workers Visas

The US Apple Association joined other national agriculture organizations calling on the State Department to expedite all H-2A and other non-immigrant agricultural worker visas. In a letter to Secretary Mike […]

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