Clearwater second quarter earnings battered by COVID-19

Company spent $5.8 million during first half of the year to battle spread of the coronavirus.

"While we expect retail strength and foodservice softness to continue in the near term, our demand is recovering, said Clearwater CEO Ian Smith. — "While we expect retail strength and foodservice softness to continue in the near term, our demand is recovering, said Clearwater CEO Ian Smith.Foto: Chris Preovolos

John Evans

Published 11 August 2020, 13:48Updated 12 August 2020, 13:18