Joint Call for Extraordinary and Urgent EU Support to the Flower & Live Plants Sector to Survive the Covid-19 Crisis

April 14, 2020 Union Fleurs

A coalition of 9 European-based organizations, representing all segments and sub-sectors of the flower & live plants sector in the EU have joined forces to urge the European Commission to activate as soon as possible extraordinary and temporary support measures.

Walmart is Setting a Smart Example For the Rest of the Grocery Industry to Follow

April 14, 2020 Chris Walton, Forbes

Ever since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, Walmart WMT has been impressive. Walmart has waived April rent for its in-store tenants, it has speed rushed contactless payment systems into operation, installed plexiglass barriers to protect employees and customers, and this week also began metering traffic flow into its stores.

Gelson’s JOHN SAVIDAN Advises Other Retailers: ‘Don’t be Afraid to Ask for Help’

As foodservice became limited to take-out and delivery, and consumers feared further restrictions, we saw retail boom for a while. Jim Prevor’s Perishable Pundit reached out to some friends in retail and asked them to share their thoughts and experience with the broader industry.

LGMA to Hold Webinar for Produce Buyers on Food Safety Practices and Audits

The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) will update retail and foodservice buyers about government audits and the process for making changes to strengthen food safety practices for growing leafy greens during a webinar Friday, April 17 from 10 to 11 a.m. PDT.

Thoughtful Creativity Aids Keeping the Lights On

April 13, 2020 iBuyFlowers

The extended team at iBuyFlowers.com are committed to remain a source of fresh flowers for florists who are permitted to remain open and help out our flower industry cope with the effects of the current health crisis.