At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, it became apparent very quickly that personal protective equipment (PPE) was going to be vital in order to combat the virus. Some companies in the snack and bakery industry pivoted to producing PPE, in addition to their normal lineup of products. Also, other PPE companies started making PPE specifically for the food industry.
Katie Larson, vice president of sales, Bedford Industries, Worthington, MN, says that Bedford manufactured two PPE-related products to aid in the fight against COVID-19. Bedford rapidly developed, designed, and mass produced ElastiShield face shields in the spring of 2020 when the PPE supply for hospitals, clinics, and other essential workers was strained.