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COVID-19 had an unexpected effect on the Spanish food distribution sector. Spanish consumers spent $3.7 billion more at supermarkets compared to 2019.

Canada’s effective national pandemic response has helped Canada’s food and agriculture industries settle into a relatively stable ‘new normal’ operating environment, despite acute disruptions...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Spanish food retail and distribution sector continued to function as an essential activity in response to the crisis.

In response to industry challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced temporary flexibility, until September 15, 2020, in enforcing some...

British Columbia restaurants and bars will be able to purchase alcoholic beverages at wholesale prices through March 31, 2021; hospitality sector businesses have traditionally paid full retail prices.

Following months of closure due to COVID-19, Canadian provinces are gradually allowing restaurants & bars to reopen at reduced capacity and under strict social distancing and public health protocols.

Chicken producers cut production by more than 50,000 metric tons to balance the market after food service demand fell in the wake of COVID-19.

After weeks of smaller, province-specific actions, Canada’s federal government announced a $180 million support package for farmers and agri-businesses on May 5.

Potato imports into Canada continue to be permitted providing import requirements are adhered to. The Government of Canada has not stopped the issuance of Ministerial Exemptions...

Canadian imports of U.S. potatoes have dropped significantly and existing Ministerial Exemptions have been cancelled due to COVID-19 impacts.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) notified industry that there will be a period of leniency for new Safe Foods for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) for manufactured

During its fourth week under lockdown, recent statistics signal that Spain may be entering the “stabilization and slowdown” phase of this pandemic.