Costa Fruit & Produce is launching online ordering for next day pickup at its Boston facility for fresh fruit, vegetables and specialty foods. The company says it is committed to the well-being of communities across Boston. In response to the recent challenges related to Covid -19 the company is looking for ways to continue to bring […]
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Vermont Governor Outlines Phased, Limited Reopening Of Commerce
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has outlined an approach for the phased restart of Vermont’s economy, emphasizing the state’s modeling indicates initial steps can be taken while the Stay Home, Stay Safe order remains in effect. To begin to execute this strategy, Scott signed an addendum to Executive Order 01-20, which—to start getting more Vermonters back to work—institutes […]
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Independent Supermarkets Brave Pandemic Challenges To Service Customers
Port Washington, New York-based Associated Supermarkets Group (ASG) says independent supermarkets are open and servicing their customer’s grocery needs despite facing many challenges, including lack of employees and an uncertain supply of goods due to the pandemic. Supermarket owners, along with their employees are on the front lines, opening their doors every day to keep […]
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Hellmann’s Establishes Food Relief Fund For Frontline Workers
As part of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey-based Unilever’s ‘United for America’ initiative, Hellmann’s launched a Food Relief Fund that will provide $1 million to feed frontline workers and people in need in New York City, Hellmann’s birthplace and the current Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic epicenter. To start, Hellmann’s Food Relief Fund will provide $500,000 worth of […]
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Rite Aid To Open More Covid-19 Testing Locations In Coming Weeks
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania-based Rite Aid is expanding Covid-19 testing sites as part of its partnership with the White House Coronavirus Task Force. In addition to the current testing site in Philadelphia, Rite Aid has added a new location, at a Rite Aid store located at 2604 Linglestown Road in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In coordination with the […]
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Goya Foods Donates Food And Masks Nationally During Pandemic
Jersey City, New Jersey-based Goya Foods, America’s largest Hispanic owned food company, has made an initial donation of more than 200,000 pounds of food, equivalent to over 170,000 meals, to organizations, food banks, food pantries and soup kitchens, as well as over 20,000 protective masks across the nation. The company says it will continue to […]
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The Giant Co. Strengthens Social Distancing Measures In Stores
The Giant Co. will limit the number of customers in its stores as part of ongoing efforts to support social distancing practices and provide a safe shopping environment for both customers and employees. Starting Monday, April 13, the Carlisle, Pennsylvania, company will limit the number of customers who may be in a store at one time. […]
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VitaminSea Touts Seaweed Products As Having Antiviral Properties
Buxton, Maine-based VitaminSea Seaweed is touting seaweed as a nutrient-dense source of many healthy nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, B vitamins, vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper and iron. The company says seaweed is also high in antioxidants which helps protect the body free radicals and from chronic disease […]