USApple: 2021 Young Apple Leader Applications Now Open

December 8, 2020 U.S. Apple Association

The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) today launched its application process for the 2021 Young Apple Leader (YAL) class. Interested applicants have until Dec. 31, 2020 to submit their applications.

Gotham Greens Raises $87 Million to Grow its Indoor Agriculture Footprint, Bringing More Fresh Foods to Shoppers Nationwide

December 8, 2020 Gotham Greens

The capital raise includes Gotham Greens’ recent Series D round led by Manna Tree and joined by The Silverman Group and other existing investors.

California Giant Spreads Smiles With Digital Fundraiser

California Giant Berry Farm’s 13-week digital fundraiser, Spreading Smiles, has culminated to $40,000 distributed to 13 non-profit organizations throughout the greater Pajaro Valley area.

Giorgio Foods, Inc. Announces Two New, Bold, And Delicious Flavor Additions to Savory Wild Portabella Mushroom Jerky Lineup

December 8, 2020 Giorgio® Foods

Giorgio® Foods, Inc. announces two new, bold, and delicious flavor additions of Smokehouse Bacon and Hot & Spicy Cajun Style to their popular existing Savory Wild™ Portabella Mushroom Jerky lineup.

Rio Roses: Ecuadorian Roses Are Now Duty-Free

December 7, 2020 Rio Roses / Equiflor

In a move that will save the floral industry an estimated $15-20 million next year, the U.S. Government just added fresh-cut roses to the Generalized System of Preferences, or GSP. This means that as of November 1, floral businesses will no longer have to pay a 6.8% tariff on Ecuadorian roses.