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The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has shaken the foundations of society and business to the core. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a unique impact on the meat- and poultry-processing industries, as well as food production and agriculture in general. The National Provisioner and Independent Processor aims to bring you the most crucial COVID-19 information pertaining to the industry as soon as we have that information, located here.

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Meat, poultry and fish sales lead organic foods category

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March 10, 2022
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The growth rate for sales of organic meat, poultry and fish in the United States is leading the category, helping push organic foods to a record $56 billion in sales.


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Food Marketing Institute, National Assn. of Convenience Stores among groups suing OSHA to stop vaccine mandate

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November 10, 2021
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Associations for truckers, distributors and independent operators are among other groups filing lawsuit to block OSHA's emergency standard.


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U.S. Department of Labor issues emergency temporary standard to protect workers from coronavirus

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November 4, 2021
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DOL says standard increases protections for 84 million private sector workers.


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Report: At least 59,000 meat industry workers caught COVID-19 in 2020, with 269 deaths

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October 29, 2021
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U.S. House of Representatives report indicates illness rates nearly three times higher than previous estimates.


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Biden Administration announces expansion of COVID-19 vaccine mandate

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September 10, 2021
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Companies with 100+ employees will have to ensure all employees either are vaccinated or get tested weekly.


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USDA invests $700 million in grants to provide relief to farm and food workers impacted by COVID-19

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September 8, 2021
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The program will provide relief to farmworkers, meatpacking workers, and front-line grocery workers for expenses incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.


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FSIS sets mask mandates for federally inspected meat establishments

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August 23, 2021
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Effective August 25, 2021, federally regulated establishments are required to follow the latest CDC guidance. 


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FSIS implements measures to protect inspection personnel from COVID-19 infection

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August 4, 2021
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Establishment employees and contractors are expected to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status, when IPP are present, if located in an area of “substantial” or “high” community COVID-19 transmission.
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Tyson Foods to require COVID-19 vaccinations for its U.S. workforce

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August 3, 2021
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Company also providing $200 to fully vaccinated frontline team members.
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USDA to provide pandemic assistance to livestock producers for animal losses

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July 14, 2021
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Farm service agency will begin taking applications for indemnity program July 20.
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