FlowerTrials Board sets 6th April as Deadline to Cancel or Proceed

March 20, 2020 FlowerTrials

The situation is monitored on a daily basis and any amendment to this decision will be communicated immediately.

Canada Blooms, Canada’s Largest Flower, Garden Festival, Cancelled Amid COVID-19 Concerns

Canada Blooms has been cancelled amid concerns over the spread of COVID-19.

AFE Update for Supporters and Industry Members

We know the floral industry doesn’t stop. We will continue our work, keep you informed of new programs and/or resources, look after our student interns and research projects, and provide information to help you navigate through these extremely challenging times.

Specialty Food May be Scarce, According to Supply Chain Experts

March 20, 2020 Jade Scipioni, CNBC

Specialty items like imported pastas and wines from Italy, cheeses from France or other niche food products from countries overseas or smaller businesses may be impacted, says Anantha Iyer, senior associate dean in supply chain and operations management at Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management.

Prepared Foods Temporarily Exempt From Puerto Rico’s Sales Tax

March 20, 2020 News is My Business

Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez announced that Treasury Secretary Francisco Parés passed an administrative order exempting prepared foods from the island’s sales tax, effective today through April 19, 2020.