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How the Cold Food and Beverage Supply Chain is Performing During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Workplace safety initiatives, strategic reallocation of inventory, and online resources are keeping the cold chain moving, according to the GCCA.

Michael Costa

March 23, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a historic impact on business across multiple industries in a very short time, including the cold food and beverage supply chain. We spoke with Lowell Randel, VP, government and legal affairs at the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) for a snapshot of how the cold chain is adjusting to the new norm, and also to dispel certain myths surrounding the country’s food supply and ability to replenish inventory.

Packaging

Cardboard fresh food tray wins award

Rose Shilling

March 18, 2020

Cascades packaging and paper company offers a fresh food tray of cardboard that uses a water-based functional barrier to protect it from humidity.

Food Safety

WinCo Foods recalls frozen blackberries after positive norovirus test

Rose Shilling

March 16, 2020

WinCo Foods grocery stores recalled frozen blackberries and frozen berry medleys because the products may be contaminated with norovirus.

Packaging

Super Bowl venue trades plastic cups and bottles for aluminum

Rose Shilling

March 16, 2020

Announcements of drinks in aluminum containers seem to be picking up, and two that stood out recently were for some of the beer and water served at the Super Bowl.

Coronavirus

FDA postpones most foreign inspections through April

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak

Sharon Spielman

March 12, 2020

According to a press release issued by the FDA, the agency is postponing most foreign inspections through April, effective immediately, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Inspections outside the U.S. deemed mission-critical will still be considered on a case-by-case basis.