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How eateries are making the most of off-premises dining

Restaurants working to stay afloat during the pandemic are creating new off-premises dining options and getting creative to give customers a taste of the experiences they would enjoy while dining in during normal times, Tricia Contreras writes. Relaxed rules are allowing eateries in many areas to offer beer, wine and spirits to go, and operators are using tamper-proof packaging to ensure customers feel safe ordering delivery. - SmartBrief Food & Travel

Survey: Millennials, Gen Z Plan for Return to Restaurants

Millennials and Gen Z consumers plan to start dining out again when they’re able, but it will likely take more time for many to feel comfortable at sporting events, festivals and other large group events, according to a survey from TruePublic. Fifty-five percent of the 16- to 35-year-olds surveyed said they would return to restaurants right away, 16% said they plan to wait a few months and 13% said they won’t go back until there’s a vaccine. - CNBC

Comfort Food Makes a Comeback Conagra, which makes Chef Boyardee said it had seen a 50 percent leap in demand. As the coron a v i r u s shutdowns c o n t i n u e a c r o s s the United States, trends inv o l v i n g how people eat have been reversed and that’s good news for big food companies which have struggled in recent years to adapt as Americans shied away in great numbers from highly processed foods but in a moment of crisis, shoppers are turning to old standbys that they may not have had in years or even decades. - Source: The New York Times

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The coronavirus pandemic has prompted many grocers to cut back on pricing promotions, but Kroger is taking a different approach by increasing outreach efforts to new customers, with CEO Rodney McMullen noting that “as long as we can keep our stores in stock and maintain support of our promotions, we think it’s very important to continue to do that.” Kroger will also boost its coronavirus charity efforts by setting up a $10 million fund for pandemic relief through its Zero Hunger/Zero Waste Foundation. - Adapted from Progressive Grocer

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Have you lost the fire and passion that fueled your ambitions when you were younger? Here’s how to regain your enthusiasm and start moving forward again: ■ Compare and contrast. Start with this simple sentence and fill in the blanks: “In my life, I was_____ and now I _____.” You’ll find the answers to be very enlightening, whatever they are. ■ Find your guideposts. List five or six principles that guide you in life, and decide whether they are values you truly live by or ideas you merely talk about. ■ Fantasize. Try writing a page or two on what you would like to do with the rest of your life. Don’t worry about practicalities or priorities. Just create that dream list. ■ Write down your thoughts, feelings and you’ll feel responsible for making some changes.