'Food supply chain is breaking,' Tyson Foods chairman says as processing plants continue to close

The chairman of Tyson Foods has issued a stark warning to Americans following the shuttering of multiple meat processing plants across the country: “The food supply chain is breaking.”

Maryland, Delaware farms to destroy 2M chickens due to plant staffing shortages

Coronavirus-related staffing shortages at chicken processing plants will lead farms in Maryland and Delaware to destroy nearly 2 million chickens.

Chipotle reveals recipe for signature guacamole

Avocados, lime juice and just a few other ingredients are needed to make your guacamole dreams come to life.

What's open, what's closed: Updated guide to Minnesota's stay-at-home order

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz' office released an updated Frequently Asked Questions form Monday in an effort to further clarify the state's stay-at-home order.

Shake Shack to return $10M small business loan

The burger chain Shake Shack says it will return a small-business loan it got to help weather the coronavirus crisis after topping up its funding.

Minnesota Senate passes bill to allow restaurants to sell beer, wine with carryout orders

Minnesota lawmakers reached a deal overnight that would allow restaurants to sell beer and wine along with carryout orders during the closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Out of a job? These companies are currently hiring

While many businesses have been ordered to temporarily close amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some Minnesota businesses are not only staying open—they are also hiring. 

Gov. Walz 'totally supportive' of takeout wine and beer during COVID-19 pandemic

Several Minnesota legislators along with a coalition of local restaurant owners are pushing for a temporary change in state law that would allow current on-sale alcohol retailers to sell pre-packaged alcoholic beverages both in carry-out and delivery

Wisconsin dairy co-op to donate cheese to Midwest food banks

Burnett Dairy Cooperative, a Wisconsin-based cheese manufacturer located about 75 miles northeast of Minneapolis, is giving back in a time of need.

Smithfield Foods closes South Dakota facility due to COVID-19 outbreak

Smithfield Foods is closing one of the largest pork processing plants in the country as the company deals with a COVID-19 outbreak at a South Dakota facility.

Florida vegetables an unexpected victim of coronavirus

Thousands of acres of fruits and vegetables grown in Florida are being plowed over or left to rot because farmers can’t sell to restaurants, theme parks or schools nationwide that have closed because of the coronavirus.