Perishable food manufacturers flourish in retail sector amid Coronavirus

Manufacturers and suppliers of canned and perishable food items continue to thrive in the retail sector as social distancing measures continue in the United States. Demand has remained strong as buyers continue to stock up at the retail level. Suppliers who sell to both retail and foodservice are shifting their production and/or shipments to the retail sector. On the other hand, suppliers who sold almost exclusively to the foodservice sector are struggling with restaurants, schools, and tourism all trending downwards.