Amazon Warns of Delays After Stampede of Virus-Spooked Shoppers

March 4, 2020 Spencer Soper, Bloomberg

Amazon.com Inc.’s Prime Now and Amazon Fresh delivery services have been overwhelmed by demand, a sign that virus-spooked shoppers are turning to the world’s largest online retailer to avoid going to brick-and-mortar stores.

Amazon Planning to Open Grocery Store With Package Alcohol Sales in Naperville

Amazon is planning to open a grocery store in south Naperville, according to a liquor license application submitted to the city.

The Global Food Safety Initiative Raises the Bar for Food Safety, Releases All-new GFSI Benchmarking Requirements

During the opening plenary of its annual conference, a gathering of more than 1,000 food distributors, manufacturers and safety professionals, the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) announced the newest edition of its Benchmarking Requirements.

Asda Owner Walmart Putting Major Stake in Supermarket Up For Sale

March 4, 2020 Emma Munbodh, The Mirror

Asda’s US owner has confirmed it is in early stage discussions about the potential sale of a controlling stake in the UK supermarket.

FL Department of Ag Offers Guidance on COVID-19 Food Safety for Consumers, Food Establishments During National Consumer Protection Week

March 1-7, 2020 is National Consumer Protection Week. With Florida’s first presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) identified this week, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is providing guidance to consumers and food retailers/establishments on food safety to mitigate infection risk.