COVID-19 Weekly Newsletter Collection

Update, December 16, 2020: Our weekly newsletter dedicated to supporting the food community amidst COVID-19 has been discontinued. You can read our past issues below and please sign up here to receive our monthly Community Newsletter directly to your inbox.

December Issues

December 16, 2020
The pandemic continues to affect the meat industry, the pandemic sped up the restaurant industry's implementation of tech, health and wellness define consumer trends.
Read more

December 9, 2020
Ag-tech sector sees record funding in 2020, online grocery sales top $8 billion, consumers opt for cleaner and less-expensive options, and restaurants look to subscription-based models.
Read more

December 2, 2020
The oyster industry sees effects from the pandemic, consumers seek better-for-you products, restaurants are preparing for a second-wave.
Read more

November Issues

November 25, 2020
The supply chain is facing new challenges, private label sees success, restaurant sales are predicted to remain digital.
Read more

November 18, 2020
Tyson is tracking the pandemic through algorithms, COVID-19 amplifies the importance of the cold chain, online alcohol orders rise, restaurants look to tech and automation.
Read more

November 11, 2020
US agriculture exports thrive during the pandemic, COVID-19's impact on the supply chain may be long lasting, CPG consumption is expected to go down in 2021, Grubhub launches grant to help restaurants survive.
Read more

November 2, 2020
Farmer confidence hits an all-time high during the pandemic, grocers choose between third-party and in-house delivery services, sales surge for organic baking supplies, food halls evolve to embrace ghost kitchens.
Read more

October Issues

October 28, 2020
Small-scale organic farmers struggle while industrial-scale thrive, grocery pickup is evolving to last beyond the pandemic, spending on sweets and baked goods rises, the number of new restaurants in 2020 remains steady.
Read more

October 21, 2020
The pandemic propels the meat processing transformation, grocers prepare for a second COVID wave during holidays, due to the pandemic, more consumers are eating breakfast at home, dining industry sees rise in popups.
Read more

October 14, 2020
A strong 2019 helped food retailers weather the pandemic, the pandemic is accelerating the growth of plant-based meats, consumers are opting for fresh foods, chain restaurants thrive while independents struggle to stay open.
Read more

October 7, 2020
Farmers are happy with the way the ag economy is going, online grocery sales continue to rise, consumers are choosing healthier at-home options, the pandemic accelerates the ghost kitchen trend
Read more