Tag: covid-19

After more than a year since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak was declared a global health emergency, the USDA, the U.S. FDA and the U.S. CDC continue to underscore that there is no credible evidence of food or food packaging associated with or as a likely source of viral transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus causing COVID-19.

This week over 800 arms that work hard to pick, pack and cultivate cantaloupe will receive shots -- all thanks to the quick work of a team comprised of Patricio, California Secretary of Food Agriculture Karen Ross, local health care provider Valley Health Team, the Fresno County Department of Public Health and the Fresno Ag Commissioner’s office.

In an effort to increase safety and secure vital workers in its multi-national food distribution network, Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. has announced a partnership with the Kankakee County Health Department to make COVID-19 vaccinations available for all team members at its Kankakee facility.

Coastline Family Farms in Salinas, CA, spent over $20,000 upgrading technology infrastructure and equipment during the pandemic.

What’s a coronavirus vaccine worth? If you believe the Kroger supermarket chain, it’s $100.

Even with all the advantages demonstrated by new technologies, no one expects this pandemic situation to last forever.

2020 COVID hinderances such as stay-at-home orders, travel restrictions, and limitations on face-to-face interactions haven’t just led to the more widespread use of existing technology, it’s leapt fully into new universes.

Businesses may have scrambled at the onset of the coronavirus and the shutdown that followed, but the months since have seen many find simple and/or ingenious ways to combat the limitations brought on by the pandemic.

Starting February 2, participating Burger King locations in France are giving away a complimentary 1kg bag of fresh potatoes with drive-through orders to help raise awareness of the plight of potato farmers facing reduced demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This pandemic calls on all of us to prioritize the health and safety of our communities. In our industry, this means promoting social responsibility and placing greater focus on worker welfare.