COVID-19 Outbreak and the State’s Food Supply Network
Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) director Derek Sandison released the following statement regarding agriculture, food production and food distribution. “Agriculture and food production is an essential industry that feeds […]
Read MoreMeal Solutions Company Home Chef Donates $100,000 to Feeding America
Home Chef, a leading meal solutions company, announced today it will be donating $100,000 to Feeding America, allowing customers to make donations and providing discounts for frontline workers during the […]
Read MoreGiant Food Implementing One-Way Aisle Traffic, Capacity Limits
Giant Food, the leading greater Washington D.C. regional grocery chain, announced today stores would be implementing one-way aisle traffic and store capacity limits during the coronavirus pandemic. Giant is implementing […]
Read MoreSilicone Kitchen Tools Company Making Reusable Masks
NYC-founded company GIR (Get It Right) has designed a reusable mask for non-medical, general purpose use that is made of medical-grade, FDA/LFGB-approved silicone in an effort to alleviate the national […]
Read MoreNew Farm-to-Phone App Connects Consumers to Community Growers
Creators of CropSwap this week are introducing a farm-to-phone app that connects consumers with the best farmers and growers in their communities, making it easier, safer and more accessible to […]
Read MoreDomino’s Pizza Giving Away 10 Million Pizza Slices
Domino’s Pizza company-owned and franchised stores throughout the US will donate roughly 10 million slices of pizza within their local communities, starting this week. Domino’s is partnering with its franchisees […]
Read MoreUS Foods’ Partnerships Provide Distribution Support
US Foods announced this week it has secured about 20 retail distribution partnerships across national grocery store chains, wholesale grocers and consumer packaged goods brands during the COVID-19 pandemic. To […]
Read MoreUber Eats Supports Local Restaurants and Workers
Since millions in the food industry have been affected by COVID-19, Uber Eats users in New York can contribute to their favorite local restaurants directly from the app at checkout. […]
Read MoreWalmart Announces 2020 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting Date
Walmart announced that as a result of the public health impact from the coronavirus, its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting set for Wednesday June 3, 2020 will be conducted by a virtual […]
Read MorePublix Now Offers Contactless Pay Options
Publix announced today it has rolled out contactless pay to all its stores, including GreenWise Market. The rollout was expected to be completed by April 4. This was one more […]
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