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‘Utah Booze News’ podcast: How the food and beverage industry is dealing with a pandemic

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) A sign on a closed business between 100 South and 200 South on Main Street in Salt Lake City on Monday, March 23, 2020.

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The coronavirus continues to impact bars and restaurants in Utah. Many have closed completely, while others have switched gears and are offering takeout and delivery for the first time.

On this episode of the “Utah Booze News” podcast, find out how consumers are stepping up to help the thousands of food industry employees who have lost their jobs.

Get a recap of the state liquor commission’s first “virtual” meeting and learn how COVID-19 — and a magnitude 5.7 earthquake — impacted sales at state-run liquor stores.

Also, Steve Conlin, with Ogden’s Own Distillery, explains how the business went from making vodka and gin to producing medical-grade hand sanitizer that is in short supply.

Listen here.

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