During this peculiar time when so many aspects of life are uncertain, assessing the present moment is difficult. Projecting what's to come is a fool's errand. However, several publications, data analysis and research firms have engaged in a diligent pursuit to describe the current resonating tone of the food and beverage industry.
An encouraging sign comes from the retail space as dozens of major retailers have pledged to hire workers to help manage significant uptick in business since earlier March. Walmart, Safeway, Kroger, Amazon and Albertsons are among the companies that have advertised hiring needs. Amazon alone announced that it will hire 100,000 workers in the US, while Walmart intends to add 150,000 new full-time, part-time and temporary positions.