Perdue Farms Creates Video Series to Salute Frontline Hero Associates Who Are Keeping America Fed

June 1, 2020 Perdue Farms

To salute the frontline heroes who are keeping America fed, Perdue Farms (@perduefarms) has created a series of videos featuring their associates sharing what motivates them to come to work every day during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Flour Company Knappen Milling Rolls Out COVID Relief and Expands Business

June 1, 2020 K102.5

When like hands you lemons… Knappen Milling was able to restock empty store shelves with flour and grow their business in a whole new way.

Where Are Mexico’s Strawberries Going to Go?

June 1, 2020 Gro Intelligence

The wholesale price of strawberries in Mexico, for instance, has climbed sharply this spring, but it started rising in February, well before the coronavirus really became a major issue in the country.

A Pandemic’s Effect on Fisheries – Personal Perspectives from SAFMC Snapper Grouper Advisory Panel Members

Dare County, North Carolina, was one of the first to close to visitors to help protect residents on the Outer Banks from the spread of COVID-19, but the story is very familiar to those living along the coast as the number of cases began to climb.

Cocoa sourcing and processing in Africa during times of COVID-19

May 29, 2020 Barry Callebaut

Africa is the largest cocoa producing region in the world. Jo Thys, VP Cocoa Africa at Barry Callebaut, explains how he and his team ensured the continued sourcing and processing of cocoa, whilst prioritizing the safety of employees and following the precautionary measures introduced by the government.