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COVID-19 Information and Resources for Food Industry Employers and Employees
With the swift and unprecedented impact of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on the food industry in the United States, it can be difficult to navigate all the information and resources available to help you in this time of crisis. With the rapid increase in business closures and associated job losses, many employers and employees in the food industry are trying to understand what assistance is available to them and how to access it.
Below you will find links to various resources for American employers and employees to help guide you to the appropriate information and supports available. You will also find links to all major food industry associations and organizations in the U.S., as well as links to state government websites and other useful resources, to help you stay up to date on industry-related COVID-19 news and announcements.
Job Seeker Tips for Job Searching During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Employee Tips: Working from Home
Workers in Food Processing Industry Critical to COVID-19 Response
How to manage working from home
Video Interview Preparation Tips
Interviewing for a Remote Position
Forgotten Rules of the Phone Interview
Contract Jobs: The In’s & Out’s
Ideas for Stressed Job Seekers
COVID-19 Information and Resources for American Employers
Food and Beverage Industry Workforce Preparing to work through the Pandemic
Homeland Security Confirms Food Processing Industry is Critical Part of COVID-19 Response
The effective way to hire a remote team
How to conduct a successful interview
Best Practices for Managing A Remote Team
How to manage your staff during COVID- 19
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) – Information and Updates
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
USDA – Food and Nutrition Services
U.S. Food and Drug Administration – Guidance
Center for Disease Control – Guidance Business Response
COVID-19 U.S. Employment Law Update and Guidance for Employers
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (U.S. Department of Labor)
Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
COVID-19: Businesses and Employers
COVID-19 Information and Resources for American Employees and Job Seekers
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) – Information and Updates
U.S. Department of Labor – Coronavirus Resources
Government COVID-19 Information and Resources by U.S. State
Useful COVID-19 U.S. State Resources
View COVID-19 State and Regional Resources (National Association of Manufacturers (NAM))
American Food Industry Associations and Organizations
American Frozen Food Institute
Food Processing Suppliers Association
Refrigerated Foods Association
International Dairy Foods Association
American Association of Meat Processors
American Dairy Science Associations
American Frozen Food Institute
American Shrimp Processors Association
Bakery Industry Sanitation Standards Committee
FISA (Food Industry Suppliers Association)
Food Industry Technician Development Program
Food Processing Suppliers Association
Institute for Thermal Processing Specialists
Institute of Food Technologists
Institute of Packaging Professionals
International Association for Food Protection
International Bottled Water Association
Midwest Food Processors Association
National Confectioners Association
National Frozen Food Association
Northwest Food Processors Association
The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI)
Private Label Manufacturers Association
American Herbal Products Association
Grocery Manufacturers of America
Herb Growing and Marketing Network
National Alliance of Floral Association
Niche Meat Processors Assistance Network
Mental Health and Wellness Resources
During this stressful time, it’s important to maintain your mental health and wellness. If you feel overwhelmed by the impacts of business closures, job loss, self-isolation or quarantine, reach out right away and speak with a professional who can help.
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources
COVID-19 Industry News
CareersInFood.com is covering many food and beverage industry news stories related to COVID-19. Keep up to date with the latest in the Food and Beverage Processing Industry
