AFE: Support the Floral Industry this Holiday Season

November 30, 2020 American Floral Endowment

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is a “global generosity movement” that encourages people around the world to do good. Every act of generosity counts! This year, Giving Tuesday falls on December 1st.

Modern Meat Announces Ex Maquarie Managing Director Craig Wallace as Head of Global Acquisitions and Member of the Advisory Board

November 30, 2020 Modern Meat

Modern Meat Inc. announced today that it has appointed Craig Wallace to the advisory board and as head of global acquisitions, to lead the Company’s expansion outside of North America.

Rio Roses: New Study Predicts Increase in Holiday Floral Spending

November 30, 2020 Rio Roses / Equiflor

It’s certainly been a wild year for the floral industry, yet we see positive signs for the future. Most recently, the Society of American Florists conducted a survey of retail florists to learn their thoughts on the upcoming December holiday.

BBC Documentary: “Made on Earth: Road to Recovery – Flowers”

November 30, 2020 Union Fleurs

Union Fleurs Secretary General Sylvie Mamias recently took part in a BBC documentary that explores how the global flower supply-chain has dealth with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Tarantino Wholesale Foods Distributor Recalls Ready-to-Eat Chicken Breast Products That May be Undercooked

November 30, 2020 USDA FSIS

Tarantino Wholesale Foods Distributor, a San Diego, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 1,115 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken breast products due to undercooking, resulting in the potential survival of bacterial pathogens in the products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.