Don’t Fear Eating Your Fruits and Veggies as Virus Concerns Grip Nation

According to Amanda Deering, an Extension specialist in Purdue’s Department of Food Science, current research indicates that the virus is not foodborne or food-transmitted.

Bakeries See Thousands in Pi Day Sales Vanish as Coronavirus Spreads

March 13, 2020 Amelia Lucas, CNBC

Last year, Three Babes Bakeshop sold more pies for Pi Day than for Thanksgiving. Usually around this time of year, it has sold out of the 3,000 pies it makes for the holiday and is scrambling for inventory.

HilverdaFlorist is Forced to Cancel Participation CAST 2020

March 12, 2020 HilverdaFlorist

Due to the combination of the travel ban for European Schengen residents and the impending risk of the COVID-19 virus for our customers and team, we regret to inform you that HilverdaFlorist is forced to cancel their participation for the California Spring Trials.

AIB International Notice on Prevention Measures for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 12, 2020 AIB International

At AIB International, it’s our mission to ensure the enjoyment of food – everywhere. With this in mind, we’ve been closely monitoring the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and its impact on the health of our employees and our client’s operations.

Statement from Elizabeth Avery, President & CEO, SNAC International, Regarding Cancellation of SNAXPO20

March 9, 2020 SNAC International

“As a result of the impact of significantly reduced anticipated attendance related to recent corporate travel restrictions, SNAC International has made the difficult decision to cancel its annual main event, SNAXPO 2020, scheduled for March 22-24 in Charlotte, North Carolina. In the coming days and weeks, we will be investigating all possible options, including rescheduling the event in 2020.”