Coronavirus Lockdowns Throw Agricultural Supply Chain Into Disarray
U.S. supermarket shelves are empty, and food banks across the country are besieged. So why are farmers dumping, destroying and giving away food?
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Mumbai's Historic Ramadan Food Bazaar Closes For The First Time — Due To Coronavirus
The famous food stalls and shops on Mumbai's Mohammed Ali Road are closed during India's lockdown. "This is the first time I'm seeing Mohammed Ali Road come to a standstill," says a restaurant owner.
Grocery Cashier Is 'Putting A Little Positivity' Into Seniors' Shopping Trips
Grocery stores have carved out special shopping times for seniors and others. "Just to be able to spend that one-on-one time with ... them. They definitely make me laugh," Courtney Meadows says.
Trump Signs Order To Beef Up Meat Production After Coronavirus Hits Plants
President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to ensure plants keep running. Workers have said they need more protection after illnesses and deaths on the line.
Tennessee Restaurants Reopen As State Sees Biggest 1-Day Jump In COVID-19 Cases
The state reported 478 new confirmed cases on Sunday, an increase of 5.2%. Restaurants can begin serving dine-in customers on Monday, with retail stores opening later this week.
Potato Association Eyes Solution To Belgium's Potato Surplus
Because the pandemic shut down restaurants, there's a surplus of 750,000 tons of potatoes. Instead of eating fries once a week, the association of potato producers is asking Belgians to double that.
'How To Feed A Dictator' Spills The Beans On Five Strongmen
For his new book, Witold Szablowski tracked down the chefs who fed autocrats like Pol Pot, Enver Hoxha and Idi Amin. He says the book isn't just about food, but about how dictatorships rise and grow.
During Pandemic, With His Restaurant Closed, Chef Helps Local Families
Since the coronavirus outbreak, Chef Mario Santiago of May St. Café in Chicago has had to layoff 30 employees. He's now cooking take-out meals for nearby families struggling to stay afloat.
IKEA Makes Public Its Swedish Meatballs Recipe For Customers On Lockdown
The recipe for IKEA's famous meatballs has only seven ingredients and includes instructions for how to make the sauce. The recipe comes with step-by-step, illustrated instructions.
This Charmin Factory Keeps Humming Even As Much Of America Is Hunkered Down
Although millions of Americans are out of work or working from home, many are still working at factories nationwide. They have some lessons on what it will take to "reopen" the country safely.