Food prices went up slightly in June, the second straight month of increase, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The cost of food at home went up 0.7% in June, following a 1.0% increase in May – a state of affairs almost entirely...
It is important to take advantage of the unprecedented behavior change resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak and speed up food safety initiatives across the globe. Fortunately, the theme of the United Nations’ second World Food Safety Day, which was celebrated on June 7, was...
Exporters of meat and other food to China are being required to certify that their products come from facilities that follow anti-pandemic safety standards. Some exporters have signed statements to that effect, but the requirement is getting some pushback. The U.S. and others are criticizing...
If you haven’t read the article on bet practices and tips for working from home, click here. Working from home may be one level of new normal. But now doing that with family during this Pandemic Quarantine can present some unique challenges. Consider some of...
As professionals shift to working remote more often, especially during pandemic precautions, employees make efforts to establish their new normal from home. Why should more companies consider allowing employees to work from home even without the threat of outbreak? Can working from home be more...
On Tuesday, the Food & Drug Administration released answers to Frequently Asked Questions to assist the public and especially food industry professionals with information about Coronavirus 2019, also COVID-19. Questions on the FAQ include Is the U.S. food supply safe? Will there be food shortages?...