COVID-19 Crisis: Supporting and Promoting the Value and Strength of the Hard-Hit Global Floriculture Industry and Supply-Chain

April 17, 2020 Union Fleurs

“Because of this interdependence that the worldwide floriculture industry has been one to feel the greatest impact with the escalation of the COVID-19 crisis since mid-March. An unprecedented and massive ‘domino effect’ is now in progress throughout the floriculture industry across the globe.”

The Crash of the $ 8.5B Global Flower Trade

The crash of the $ 8.5 billion global trade in cut flowers shows how quickly and distinctively the new coronavirus is disrupting supply chains, even in places where it isn’t yet pervasive.

Dole Offers Thank You Cards to Honor Everyday Heroes During Covid-19

April 17, 2020 Dole Food Company, Inc.

Dole Food Company continues its support of families abiding by nationwide stay-at-home orders during COVID-19 by launching the Dole Healthy-at-Home Video Series on National Banana Day.

Louisiana Direct Seafood Helps Fishing Industry Reach Customers During Coronavirus Pandemic

April 16, 2020 Will Coviello, Gambit

With restaurants closed and festivals canceled due to social distancing restrictions, Louisiana’s seafood industry is left with produce it would normally sell. Louisiana Direct Seafood, a marketing program developed by the LSU Ag Center and Louisiana Sea Grant, helps fisherman to sell directly to the public, which is a financial lifeline while their normal buyers are cutting back.

Prince Edward Island Beef Company Screening Employees For Fevers Because of COVID-19

A beef processing plant in Albany, P.E.I., is putting extra precautions in place to ensure its employees are healthy during COVID-19.