Barry Callebaut and Unilever Collaborate to Support Cocoa Farmer Cooperatives in Côte d’Ivoire

May 4, 2020 Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut and Unilever join forces to respond to COVID-19 with the donation and distribution of 10’000 pieces of soap to cocoa farming communities in Côte d’Ivoire.

Kroger Family of Companies to Provide Free COVID-19 Testing for Frontline Associates

May 4, 2020 Kroger

The Kroger Family of Companies (NYSE: KR) today announced the continued protection of frontline associates by making free COVID-19 testing available, based on symptoms and medical need. Paired with additional safety measures, Kroger remains committed to protecting the health and well-being of its associates.

Many Consumers are Feeling The Economic Impact of COVID-19

May 4, 2020 Category Partners

For the last several weeks, the perishables industry has witnessed incredible changes in grocery shopping habits including unprecedented stock up trips that left store shelves empty, huge increases in year over year produce sales and significant shifts toward online grocery shopping.

Brazil’s Marfrig Resumes U.S. Beef Sales Amid Coronavirus Closures

May 1, 2020 Reuters

Marfrig Global Foods has resumed sales of fresh beef from Brazil to the United States amid supply disruptions in the U.S. market during the coronavirus epidemic, the Brazilian company’s chief executive told Reuters.

Dümmen Orange Takes Appropriate Measures To Continue Supply

May 1, 2020 Dümmen Orange

The world is facing a severe health crisis due to the global spread of COVID-19. Health organizations and governments around the world are dealing with this pandemic in the best way they can. As good citizens, we at Dümmen Orange must follow their direction and support their best efforts to protect against the spread of this virus.