Frigid weather in parts of U.S., on top of higher exports to Asia, could push levels even higher THE WALL STREET JOURNAL // FEBRUARY 10, 2021 Propane prices have climbed more than 70% since late November, thanks to an explosion in patio heating and an uptick in exports to Asia. Now, an arctic gust expected…
Eateries and grocers are selling more takeaway sushi during the pandemic, while supermarkets rush to train chefs THE WALL STREET JOURNAL // FEBRUARY 6, 2021 At a bleak moment for restaurants, sushi takeout is on a roll. Customer appetites for to-go sushi are rising, from $10 grocery-store rolls to elaborate, exquisitely packaged meals costing hundreds…
Supplies of boneless hams and other processed pork products could be limited as pandemic pressures meat plant operations THE WALL STREET JOURNAL // DECEMBER 23, 2020 Supplies of holiday hams and some pork products are being stretched as Covid-19 precautions challenge meatpackers’ workforces. As a result, some meat suppliers are placing limits on how much…
Michigan Dept of Agriculture & Rural Development // DEC. 16, 2020 LANSING, MI – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) issued aStop-Use and Stop-Removal Order for Bamboo brand hand sanitizer after finding the products do not protect the public and do not comply with the standards in the Michigan Weights and Measures…
Employers have latitude to know how workers are spending their off hours and can take away vacation time to protect the workplace from Covid-19 THE WALL STREET JOURNAL As the holiday season gets under way amid a Covid-19 surge across the country, employers are taking measures to encourage employees to limit their potential virus exposure and to…
Workers find extra stress at what was once a lunchtime sanctuary for friendly chatter with colleagues; here’s how to take a breather safely on the job during the pandemic THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Lunch breaks have become a drag for Jason Alfonso. Due to the pandemic, the steel mill where he works in Pittsburg, Calif.,…
Retailers are preparing to administer coronavirus shots, but many guidelines remain uncertain By Jaewon Kang, The Wall Street Journal, November 29, 2020 Neighborhood grocery stores are aiming to become major providers of Covid-19 vaccinations. Supermarkets are rushing to secure freezers, thermometers and other medical gear for administering shots. They are also training staff and establishing…
Holiday season brings new challenges to grocers and food makers By Annie Gasparro and Jaewon Kang // November 14, 2020 This year’s Thanksgiving celebrations are shaping up to be a little more fancy, a little more pricey and a lot smaller than usual. Many people are planning to avoid travel and to gather in smaller numbers as Covid-19…
Retailer ends contract with robotics company after seeing similar results from workers grabbing online orders during pandemic By Sarah Nassauer, The Wall Street Journal // November 2, 2020 Walmart Inc. WMT -1.53% has ended its effort to use roving robots in store aisles to keep track of its inventory, reversing a yearslong push to automate the task with the hulking…
By Mike Troy, Progressive Grocer // October 20, 2020 Promotional prices on turkeys and hams could be sharper than normal this year as retailers who made pre-COVID-19 purchase commitments on those items see reduced demand due to altered holiday plans. Nearly six in 10 Americans picture themselves celebrating the holidays differently this year due to the…