Coronavirus Resources

CDC is working across the Department of Health and Human Services and across the U.S. government in the public health response to COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus. FMI has compiled background information, a preparedness checklist, resources and more to support the food industry.

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Guidance for the Food Industry: Coronavirus Outbreak

This series of business practice documents provides guidance for the food industry during each phase of this crisis.

IV. Considerations for Food Sector Continuity in a Reopening Economy

This is the fourth in a series of business practice documents that FMI is producing for the food industry.

III. Suggested Business Practices

These business practices can help the food industry respond both appropriately and effectively to the ongoing public health crisis.

II. Short-Term Best Practices

This document provides best practices and operational guidance for the food industry in the short term as we face new situations resulting from the coronavirus outbreak.

I. Best Practices and Planning for the Immediate Situation

This document provides best practices and operational guidance for the food industry on the scenarios and issues that are occurring today, just days after the president declared a national emergency.

Comprehensive: Coronavirus and Pandemic Preparedness for the Food Industry

This document helps food retailers, wholesalers and suppliers undertake the necessary contingency planning to prepare for a pandemic.

Key Resources

State Issues
Crisis
Tracker

We are tracking state waivers and local policies during this crisis.
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Worker and Customer COVID-19 Safety Resources

Resources for grocery store and warehouse employers to communicate COVID-19 safety practices to employees and customers.
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Pandemic
Preparedness
Checklist

Develop and implement a plan to promote beneficial personal and environmental protective measures and community distancing.
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Knowledge
Sharing
Community

FMI food retailers, wholesalers and suppliers can discuss COVID-19 best practices and solutions in this online community.
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COVID-19
Testing FAQ

Answers to some frequently asked questions about COVID-19 testing.
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COVID-19 Business Solutions

FMI has curated important business solutions during this ongoing crisis to support the food industry.
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Coronavirus
(COVID-19) FAQ

Answers to questions on coronavirus (COVID-19) including background details, coronavirus and food, employee and customer safety and social distancing.
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COVID-19
Family Meals Tips

The FMI Foundation has compiled tips to help families tap into the healing powers of family meals without having to stress about pulling them off.
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Curated External Resources

Business Community

Operations and Supply Chain

Cleaning & Disinfection

Disaster Feeding Assistance

USDA: FNS Response to COVID-19

Tracking the Virus

Workforce Resources

The Food and Beverage Issue Alliance has developed following resources for the food and beverage industry which are available at www.FeedingUS.org:
- Food Industry Recommended Protocols When Employee/Customer Tests Positive for COVID-19
- Proper Usage of Face Masks
- Emergency Prevention Measures to Achieve Physical (Social) Distancing in Food Manufacturing Facilities
- Screening Food Industry Employees for COVID-19 Symptoms or Exposure
Littler: Coronavirus Resources for Employees
Fisher Phillips: Updated EEOC Guidance
Fisher Phillips: FAQs For Employers On The COVID-19
EEOC: Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and Americans with Disabilities Act
BakerBots: Employer Considerations for Managing Through COVID-19
DOL: Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus
DOL: OHSA Resources for Workers and Employers on COVID-19
WHO: Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19
CISA: Guidance on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19
Mercer: Global Company COVID-19 Responses

Department of Labor Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Workplace Poster

FMI Resources

Receipts from the Pandemic: Grocery Store Investments Amid COVID-19 and the Resulting Economics of an Essential Industry

This analysis quantifies the operational costs of actions food retailers took amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Food/Agriculture Employee Authorization to Travel Regardless of the Time of Day

Customize this template to help essential workers travel to and from work regardless of the time of day.

Pharmacy Employee Authorization to Travel Regardless of the Time of Day

Customize this template to help essential workers travel to and from work regardless of the time of day.

Transportation Employee Authorization to Travel Regardless of the Time of Day

Customize this template to help essential workers travel to and from work regardless of the time of day.

U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends COVID-19 Tracker October 1-9, 2020

The U. S. Grocery Shopper Trends COVID-19 Tracker wave nine looks at grocery shoppers plan to celebrate upcoming holidays and other timely topics.

U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends COVID-19 Tracker July 15 - 20, 2020

The U. S. Grocery Shopper Trends COVID-19 Tracker wave eight revisits topics explored in the first wave of this research.

U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends COVID-19 Tracker May 28- June 7, 2020

Wave seven explores store brands, reliance on frozen food to keep the pantry stocked, and usage of prepared/RTE options from the grocery store.

U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends COVID-19 Tracker May 13-24, 2020

Wave six explores food waste and food shortages, along with consumers' emerging feelings of home-cooking fatigue.

Meat Pricing Sign

This customizable sign can be used to communicate meat pricing challenges due to COVID-19 to shoppers.

U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends COVID-19 Tracker April 29 - May 10

Wave five explores consumer expectations for future shopping behavior.

Grocery Retail Pricing FAQ

This frequently asked questions document is meant to shed light on how food prices are determined in grocery and the role environmental factors play in determining food prices.

Meat Talking Points

This document answers frequently asked questions about the meat supply.

Shoppers Trends COVID 19 Tracker April 15.25

U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends COVID-19 Tracker April 15 - 25

Wave four explores cooking and eating healthy during a pandemic.

Shoppers Trends COVID 19 Tracker April4to9

U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends COVID-19 Tracker April 4 -9

Wave three explores how Latinx and Black shoppers adjust their grocery shopping due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shoppers Trends COVID 19 Tracker March28.April2

U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends COVID-19 Tracker March 28 - April 2

Wave two explores concerns about feeding families due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mask Infographic

This infographic helps communicate CDC’s new recommendations on individuals wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures may be difficult to maintain.

Shoppers Trends COVID 19 Tracker March21.26

U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends COVID-19 Tracker March 21 - 26, 2020

Wave one explores an overview of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on grocery shopping.

Customizable Aisle Signage for COVID-19

Add you company logo to this signage to display in store to communicate to shoppers.

COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfection for Human-Touch Surfaces

The purpose of this document is to share important best practices on how to properly use disinfectants and cleaning agents.

Food Retailers COVID-19 Protection Practices Infographic

This infographic can be customized to show how food retailers are protecting employees and consumers in many ways during COVID-19.

Protecting Our Employees In Response to COVID-19 Infographic

This infographic shows how the food industry is working hard to keep their employees safe and healthy in response to COVID-19.

Customizable Social Distancing Signage

Customize this sign in Word to communicate social distancing to your customers.

Customizable Essential Worker Car Decal

Customize this car decal in Word to help your employees distinguish themselves as essential workers.

Paid Leave Legislation

This issue paper discusses several types of leave legislation: paid sick leave, paid time off and paid family leave.

State Price Gouging Laws

Following is a chart showing which states have a price gouging law. Some laws are enacted through the state’s legislature while some laws are put in place by the state’s office of Attorney General.