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As food and beverage processors navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, their major concerns are turning toward personal safety and the current economy. Clear Seas Research, a BNP Media company, has been surveying food and beverage processors over the last couple weeks to gauge their major concerns during the pandemic. Here’s a look at some of the findings.

Homestead Creamery Inc. recalled ½-pound unsalted butter that might be contaminated with listeria.

As the coronavirus continues to spread, more food processing facilities have had to close their doors.

Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. recalled Essential Everyday Coat & Bake Original Chicken coating because the product might contain milk that isn’t noted on labels.

Eriez has appointed Lukas Guenthardt  as its new president and CEO after Timothy Shuttleworth retired from the position, having served since 2004.

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the availability of up to $91.8 million in grant funding to support the economic stability of farmworkers through the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP), overseen by the department’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA).

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued interim guidance for enforcing OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements (29 CFR Part 1904) as it relates to recording cases of COVID-19.

Conagra Brands recalled about 130,000 pounds of frozen Healthy Choice bowls with chicken that may be contaminated with small rocks.

The FDA has issued information and best practices for retail food stores, restaurants, and pick-up and delivery services during the pandemic to protect workers and customers.