COVID-19 Wilts Floral Industry, But Florists Hopeful to Make Mother’s Day Comeback

“We will be at 70 to 75 percent normal,” said Tucson, Ariz., florist Don Coleman. “I mean, losing weddings, losing the front of the store, big impact — but again we’re seeing increases online.”

US Foods Reaches $ 10 Million in Food and Supply Donations for COVID-19 Hunger Relief Efforts

May 7, 2020 US Foods

US Foods Holding Corp. announced it has donated more than $ 10 million in food and supplies to local food banks and charitable organizations across the country since the beginning of March. The donations include items such as meat, dairy, produce and other non-food supplies.

Future of Fish Announces New Initiatives to Support Small-Scale Fishers During COVID-19 Crisis

May 6, 2020 Future of Fish

During a global pandemic, what happens to the world’s fishermen? This week, nonprofit Future of Fish announced its plans for supporting fishers and fishing communities in this unprecedented time.

Flowers: A Positive Solution to the Effects of Social Distancing

A few months ago, the term “social distancing” was relatively unknown; now, it’s a permanent part of everyone’s vocabulary. Social distancing brings with it a host of mental, physical, and emotional effects, from fear and anxiety to boredom to anger and frustration. These feelings aren’t going away any time soon. Still, there is a way to help alleviate this “staying inside all day” fatigue: Flowers.

Analysis on New Product Launches in Covid-19 Related Markets-Industrial Bakery Processing Equipment Market 2020-2024

May 6, 2020 Technavio

Technavio has been monitoring the industrial bakery processing equipment market and it is poised to grow by USD 3.67 billion during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of over 7% during the forecast period.