Bakers, Food and Ag Groups Request Next Highest Priority for Receiving COVID-19s Vaccine

In a letter addressed to President Donald J. Trump, the American Bakers Association (ABA), along with more than a dozen food, agriculture, retail, and consumer packaged goods industry groups, requested food and agriculture workers receive the next highest priority for a COVID-19 vaccine, once available, behind healthcare workers, first responders, and high-risk individuals.

Company that Prints 3D Pizzas Pivots to the Bakery Business

Sugr-Bot Bakery launched this past weekend, selling cakes and cookie cakes, but what’s most interesting about the operation isn’t the products as much as the process.

Food Safety – Is it Critical Right Now?

June 29, 2020 AIB International

While a lot of the food supply chain’s focus is also on COVID-19, unfortunately, Salmonella, pathogenic E. coli, Listeria monocytogenes, and other environmental pathogens continue to represent potential public health risks.

UNFI and NCG Extend and Expand Relationship

June 29, 2020 United Natural Foods

United Natural Foods, Inc. and National Co+op Grocers announced they have reached a long-term supply agreement extension for UNFI to continue as the primary grocery wholesaler and national distributor to NCG-affiliated retail food co-ops. NCG is one of UNFI’s largest customers.

Albertsons Pulls Off Downsized IPO After Years of Trying

June 29, 2020 Joshua Franklin, Reuters

U.S. supermarket operator Albertsons Companies Inc ACI.N decided to go ahead with a downsized $ 800 million initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, the culmination of multiple attempts by its private equity owner Cerberus Capital Management LP to cash out.