Sev-Rend Commits to Service During COVID-19 Outbreak

March 26, 2020 Sev-Rend

“We are taking the necessary precautions to protect our workforce” states Greg Petermeyer, COO of Sev-Rend. “We are following all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States Department of Labor, United States Department of Health and Human Services, and Illinois Department of Public Health suggestions to maintain a safe workplace.”

Capital City Fruit Increases Donations to Iowa Food Banks

March 26, 2020 Capital City Fruit

Capital City Fruit continues to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to needy Iowans during the coronavirus pandemic.

Home Working: California Prune Board Shares Tips on How to Make Your Day More Effective

March 26, 2020 California Prune Board

In line with the advice and guidance being given globally to contain the spread of Covid-19, many of us are now finding ourselves working from home. Making the day as effective as possible – with or without children who need homeschooling – is key, as is maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle, while keeping sedentary behaviour, loneliness, and bad habits at bay.

StePac: Smart Packaging Enhances Food Safety and Security

March 26, 2020 StePac

Amid food shortage fears, particularly for fresh produce and uncertainties unnerving the global community in the wake of the Corona virus pandemic, sustainable packaging specialist StePac demonstrates how its modified atmosphere packaging solutions can help alleviate many of the concerns related to food contamination and food security.

USDA Offers Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act FAQs Related to the COVID-19 Impact on the Fruit and Vegetable Industry

March 25, 2020 USDA AMS

The PACA does allow for flexibility in the way a seller and buyer can work together to resolve payment issues. However, sellers need to ensure that they don’t unintentionally forfeit their status as a trust beneficiary when trying to work with a buyer who is unable to make full payment in accordance with the original contract terms.