Tag: coronavirus

In my conversations with supply side companies, logistics firms and the buy side (retailer) over the past couple of days, one thing is abundantly clear: we as a nation are not running out of food and most non-food products.

The Canadian border is now closed to “all foreign nationals” except Americans. All travelers, including Canadian citizens, who exhibit symptoms also will be denied access to Canada.

To ensure continue safety on the nation’s roadways, the emergency declaration stipulates that once a driver has completed his or her delivery, the driver must receive a minimum of 10 hours off duty if transporting property, and 8 hours if transporting passengers.

After observing, reading, and discussing COVID-19 with regards to business, here are my two takeaways.

Greg and Pamela discuss industry events affected by coronavirus, and the one thing that's not: how to wash your produce.

The 501(c)3 non-profit organization will be providing flexible options to deliver supporter value, including offering full refunds for all registrations. PBH will be reaching out to all stakeholders with targeted correspondence to determine next steps.

Due to coronavirus/COVID-19 concerns, the Produce Marketing Association has postponed events scheduled through May 1. 

Expo West and South by Southwest were the first two big industry events to be cancelled or postponed due to concerns about coronavirus, or COVID-19. On March 11, three more joined the list.

Consumers should wash their hands in soap and water and wash their fruits and vegetables in water. Same as before the Wuhan virus or coronavirus COVID-19 has spread worldwide.