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The Pandemic’s Powerful Economic Punch

April 22, 2020

Over the past 3 weeks 13% of the U.S. labor force has filed for unemployment. The NPD Group analyzes the impact of the virus on foodservice and looks at what the future might hold. Here’s what you need to know.

On the Front Lines: K-12 Foodservice

Pre-COVID-19, schools across the U.S. were providing 22 million free or reduced-price lunches each school day. K-12 foodservice operators have been forced to create new operating playbooks during the COVID- 19 crisis. Here’s how they’re adapting.

Vitamix Creates New Role

Vitamix tapped consumer products veteran Steven Laserson to fill the newly created position of chief commercial officer.

April’s Rep Roundup

Your rep briefing is here. A longtime rep prepares to start a new firm, MarketTeam adds a food and beverage industry veteran to its Hawaii crew and Electrolux makes significant changes to its network of reps.

FOH Forms New Division to Make PPE

FOH, a company known for commercial grade serving solutions for the restaurant and hospitality industries, has launched a new division in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Properly Maintaining Draft Beer Systems

Draft beer systems represent a key item in many restaurants and bars. In the event restaurants or bars plan to temporarily close to ride out the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, operators would be wise to properly shut down their draft beer systems.

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