When the COVID-19 pandemic first broke out in the middle of March, one worker at Trader Joe's in New York took to Business Insider to talk about what it was like being on the front lines of a global public health crisis. Now it seems that things have only gotten worse as workers look to unionize.
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Due to the COVID-19 crisis, ordering groceries online has become more popular than ever, and some retailers are reaping the benefits. One app, in particular, has seen a lot of growth as of late.
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As the coronavirus pandemic has spread and big box stores have had to make big changes to accommodate the influx of customers, Sam's Club is making another adjustment designed to assist front-line workers fighting the novel coronavirus.
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Dark grocery stores are not exactly a new thing, but because of the novel coronavirus, more regular grocery stores are turning into 'dark' grocery stores. If you're not familiar with the term, a 'dark' grocery store is one that does not allow normal customers inside its doors to shop the aisles.
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As COVID-19 has swept across the United States, grocery store workers have found themselves on the frontline of the pandemic as shoppers have flooded into stores to buy up supplies. Understandably, this makes working at a megastore like Costco pretty stressful for its employees.
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Because they are considered essential, fast food workers have to go to work. Front line staff say they feel they are being forced to risk their health, and their lives, for pay that barely rises above minimum wage. How is McDonald's, in particular, treating its employees during this time?
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Snoop Dogg has got to be the world's most unlikely domestic diva. For one thing, he's a dude. But for another thing... well, just about everything else about him. But it seems Snoop's now going into the wine business, and we can't wait to try his new stuff.
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A lot of people felt a certain sort of nostalgic pang when Pizza Hut announced they were would close around 500 stores, starting in 2019. What happened to this iconic pizza chain, and do they have a chance of turning it around? This is the real reason Pizza Hut is disappearing across the country.
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With residents in almost every U.S. state under orders to stay home to prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19, big farm customers such as hotels, restaurants, and schools are shut down or severely curtailed in their operations.
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We're not sure which part of this news is more surprising: The fact that there's going to be a Flamin' Hot Cheetos movie called Flamin' Hot, or the fact that Eva Longoria has been tapped as director.
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DiGiorno just threw a curveball to all those arguing over thin or thick crust styles. Yep, there's a new line of pizzas coming from the brand, and they all feature a croissant-inspired crust.
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The familiar coffee shop experience of lounging in comfy chairs and sipping a latte while other patrons work on laptops and mingle about is non-existent in just about every corner of the United States today. When can we expect to visit a Starbucks again?
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Starbucks built its brand on creating a cozy coffee shop atmosphere where customers could relax on comfy leather chairs while socializing and sipping on their favorite latte. That "gathering spot model" doesn't work so well, though, when there's an increased risk for the spread of illness.
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The current COVID-19 crisis practically requires comfort food. One such psychological balm in these unpredictable times (low-carb diets be darned) has been fresh-baked bread. If you can't find any yeast, though, you may feel left out. What's behind the recent run on yeast?
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Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain is a busy woman these days with numerous projects in the works. Hussain, who impressed Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood enough to win in the show's 6th season in 2015, will star in a new show for Netflix called Nadiya's Time to Eat.
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On Wednesday, April 15, one customer bought a single custard donut for $1,000, and the staff at Tremont Goodie Shop, a bakery in Arlington, Ohio, was left speechless and in tears. The regular who had been visiting the shop for some 40 to 50 years wanted to help support the store.
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The city of North Olmsted, Ohio is not known as a particularly crime-ridden place — in fact, Area Vibes reports that it has a crime rate 50 percent lower than the national average. Recently, however, the local Police Department posted about a crime so serious they were asking for help.
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Chick-fil-A has been at the forefront when it comes to protecting customers and employees against the danger of infection from COVID-19. Some of their locations have taken the additional step of going cashless. Why?
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Spring is here and that means fruity cocktails. It's hard to beat sun tanning and sipping on a bellini or mimosa — the only issue is you're likely feeling a little lazy from all the warm weather. Making a drink might seem like too much work, but luckily Aldi gets you.
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Seems like certain ingredients on our pantry shelves are especially prone to falling by the wayside, sitting for months or years untouched. If you were once an aspiring baker who lost interest or never found the time, perhaps one of those forgotten items is yeast.
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On Monday, April 13, Burger King announced that the fast food chain wanted to reward students who are continuing to diligently learn from home during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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Residents in most states are under orders to stay home as much as possible, so people are left to their own devices when it comes to meals, and Google has reported a surge in recipe searches. The results are not what you would expect -- at least not in ordinary times.
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Due to COVID-19, a major pork processing facility in South Dakota closed. Food industry experts didn't expect a meat shortage, but this eventually changed.
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Okay, so Amy Schumer isn't really known for her cooking skills, but then, everybody needs a new hobby at this time, and that is kind of the whole point of this show. It is going to be called Amy Schumer Learns to Cook, after all.
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Move over, sourdough starters. There's a new bread going viral, and it's a lot easier and less time-consuming. If you haven't heard of peanut butter bread, it's time you were introduced. This no-yeast quick bread can be made with items you likely already have in your pantry.
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The Girl Scouts' motto is "Be prepared," after all, so we shouldn't be surprised that troops have figured out a way to keep the cookie sales going. If you're craving the comfort of Thin Mints, Samoas, or Tagalongs you'll be happy to know that the organization has moved sales online.
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When the geniuses behind Doritos emerge from their snack lab, you can bet that the world stops for a second to listen. Well, chip fans, today is one of those days and Doritos has finally done it. They've infused their chips with one of the most powerful sodas mankind has ever known -- Mountain Dew.
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