CPS research gets significant financial boost from buyers, sellers, growers

CPS research gets significant financial boost from buyers, sellers, growers

According to investors, the food safety of fresh produce comes down to pride, potential, partnership and priorities. Sysco, Tanimura & Antle and grower groups California Fresh Fruit Association and Washington State Tree Fruit Association have contributed $250,000 each to the Center of Produce Safety’s (CPS) latest research capital campaign. All four organizations are repeat supporters……

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Covid response financing surpasses $19B

Covid response financing surpasses $19B

Funding for the country’s Covid-19 response has breached $19.6 billion (about P979 billion), according to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez 3rd.”The Covid-19 bonds, loans and grants are a total of $19.6 billion disbursed over a two-year period,” Dominguez said during the continuation of the House Committee on Appropriations’ deliberations for the P5.02-trillion 2022 national budget last…

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