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Flexible Packaging Association announces new board members

The Flexible Packaging Association elected its 2020 Board of Directors with Curt Begle of Berry Global continuing for his second year as ...

Convenience stores sell more food during outbreak

People are taking home more grocery staples from convenience stores during the pandemic, a shift from the businesses’ heavy relianc...

FDA eases nutrition labeling rules to help processors sell restaurant food

The FDA is relaxing nutrition labeling requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic to allow manufacturers to sell some packaged food that r...

ABB to offer digital services free of charge due to COVID-19 pandemic

Beginning Friday, March 27, ABB’s Robotics and Discrete Automation business will make key software services available free of charg...

Keeping produce moving during the crisis

Aid to schools and food banks to get fresh produce. Flexibility on temporary farm workers from Mexico. Help matching independent grocers ...

Companies offer employee bonuses during COVID-19 pandemic

As people are rushing to the grocery store to fill their pantries and refrigerators during the coronavirus pandemic, food and beverage co...

FPSA releases draft letter for essential workers

The Food Processing Suppliers Association has prepared a letter that you may share with your employees, providing legal justification for...

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Effective communication during the COVID-19 pandemic

Casey Laughman

As the COVID-19 pandemic has processors scrambling to ensure they can meet a sustained surge in demand while keeping their employees safe, crisis communication plans are a critical component of …

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Supply chain challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a nationwide surge in demand for processors, and that has them examining areas of their supply chains that may need reinforcement or adaptation both now …

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How processors are supporting communities during the COVID-19 pandemic

Wayne Labs

With people out of jobs and income and with hospital and medical communities in need of supplies, people are wondering where their next meal is coming from, and many food companies, …

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How processors are handling demand surges caused by COVID-19

Sharon Spielman

An unprecedented surge in demand has processors working to meet needs while protecting workers and their supply chains. …

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How processors are adapting training during the coronavirus pandemic

Casey Laughman

As food and beverage processors deal with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, they face dual challenges when it comes to training: keeping the current workforce safe and training new employees they’re …

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COVID-19's effect on supply chains

Jeremy Schneider

Seemingly overnight, the world has been consumed by the coronavirus (COVID-19). Since showing up on the world stage in November 2019 within the Wuhan area of China, the virus has …

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Distillers turn to sanitizer production during coronavirus pandemic

Casey Laughman

As hand sanitizer continues to be in short supply during the coronavirus pandemic, a number of distillers are working to fill the gaps. …

FDA provides temporary flexibility regarding egg packaging and labeling

Sharon Spielman

The FDA has released a guidance document titled “Temporary Policy Regarding Packaging and Labeling of Shell Eggs Sold by Retail Food Establishments During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency,” which provides temporary flexibility regarding the packaging and labeling of shell eggs sold to consumers in retail food establishments.