March 23, 2020

Canada Makes Travel Exemption for Farm Workers

Though Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on March 16 issued restrictions on air travel for all foreign nationals excepting the US, the government is allowing foreign nationals who are working […]

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March 23, 2020

2020 Canadian Produce Marketing Association Cancels 2020 Show

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association has canceled its 2020 convention and trade show, which would have occurred in May in Toronto. “We appreciate that many […]

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March 20, 2020

Mayor Jenny Durkan Announced $5 Million in Grocery Vouchers for Families Impacted by COVID-19

Major Jenny A. Durkan announced that the City of Seattle will provide $5 million in grocery vouchers to help families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The new grocery voucher program […]

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March 20, 2020

United Natural Foods Affirms Commitment to the Health and Well-being of its Front-Line Distribution Center Associates

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), North America’s premier food wholesaler delivering the widest variety of products toa diverse and expansive customer base across the country, announced that it has established […]

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March 20, 2020

Walmart Announces Special Cash Bonus and Early Payment of Q1 Bonuses

Walmart announced plans to provide a special cash bonus for hourly associates for their hard work and dedication to serving customers in a time of an unprecedented national health crisis. […]

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March 19, 2020

Developer Donates Mobile Checkout Solution During COVID-19 Pandemic

Mobile checkout stations may become a more prevalent sight at grocery stores across the country as social distancing has become the new norm during the COVID-19 pandemic. To that end, […]

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March 19, 2020

SpartanNash Experiences Unprecedented Grocery Sales

SpartanNash Company announced an initiative to hire displaced workers and students in its nine-state retail footprint and 14-state distribution network for temporary positions which may turn into permanent career opportunities. […]

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March 18, 2020

Brighter Bites Receives $50,000 Grant from The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation

As part of its commitment to creating healthier communities free of hunger and waste, The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation has directed a $50,000 grant to Brighter […]

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March 18, 2020

Costco Wholesale Corporation Acquisition to Further Last Mile Capacity

Costco Wholesale Corporation announced it has completed the acquisition of Innovel Solutions, a leading provider of third-party end-to-end logistics solutions with nationwide capabilities. Innovel was subsidiary of Transform Holdco, which […]

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March 17, 2020

COVID-19 Drives Grocers to Hire to Meet Demand

As social distancing policies take hold across the country, encouraging citizens to stay home and temporarily closing an assortment of businesses due to COVID-19 concerns, the demand for food and […]

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