Colo. governor to discuss restaurant support amid pandemic

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Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Watch live: Gov. Polis to speak on COVID-19, supporting Colorado restaurant industry Gov. Jared Polis will provide the COVID-19 response, and discuss supporting Colorado’s restaurants, Tuesday afternoon. Post to Facebook Sent! A link has been […]

The Rise Of Restaurant Robots Amidst Pandemic Measures

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In a restaurant landscape where lean profit margins are getting even slimmer due to the necessary COVID-19 safety measures of distancing, staying afloat is an increasingly difficult challenge. Small wonder, then, that some operators are using whatever means they can to stand out from their competition. Robot waiters, although not […]

Seasonal economics of food during a pandemic

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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Michigan State University’s Trey Malone answers questions about the economics of food in the coming months and how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect typical seasonal patterns. Malone is an assistant professor of agriculture, food and resource economics in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Q: […]

My Secret to Stress-Free Cooking Through a Pandemic

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Gallery: 17 Expert Cooking Tips From the Culinary Greats on Wall of Chefs (Food Network) “Life is complicated, cooking shouldn’t be.” This has been my motto as long as I can remember. For decades, I’ve worked in food—from restaurants to magazines to schools—teaching, preaching and writing about this philosophy. It’s […]

Food trucks find new life in the suburbs amid the pandemic

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The coronavirus pandemic has had a enormous effect on the restaurant industry: Owners have had to think creatively to make their dining rooms safe, and outdoor dining has become a staple in most cities. Many places have struggled to hold on as social distancing measures and fewer patrons have affected […]

NRA report: pandemic has forced 100,000 restaurant closures

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The restaurant industry has experienced 100,000 closures tied to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the latest survey by the National Restaurant Association. The trade group has been surveying its members since the pandemic began. In a report released Monday, the association asked operators about the six-month impact of the pandemic on […]

PepsiCo Sales Snap Back From Pandemic

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People are grabbing a soda at the convenience store again. PepsiCo Inc.’s PEP 1.59% revenue grew 5.3% for the latest quarter as its beverage business rebounded and strong demand continued amid the pandemic for its snacks and packaged foods. “Mobility has clearly risen,” the company’s finance chief, Hugh Johnston, said […]