2010 WF&FSA Conference: High Value, Low Cost

Location was a top priority when choosing where to hold the recently modified WF&FSA Floral Distribution Conference. The city of Miami was specifically chosen because it is one of the most important cities in the floral industry. Miami will provide both networking and business opportunities. If you only make one or
two trips to Miami annually, take advantage of the Conference dates, rates and location.

FTD & Continental Airlines Partner For Mother’s Day

April 28, 2010 Continental Airlines

Make Mother’s Day magical and earn 25 miles for every $1 spent plus 100 bonus miles on flowers & gifts from FTD. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9 and she deserves the very best. Choose from FTD’s selection of fresh flowers, plants, gourmet gift baskets and so much more. FTD offers same-day delivery and satisfaction guaranteed.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2010 Third Quarter Results

April 28, 2010 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.

Gross profit margin from continuing operations was 38.2 percent, compared with 39.9 percent in the prior year period. Operating expenses from continuing operations (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased $1.7 million to $62.2 million compared with $60.5 million in the prior year period.

Allen Family Foods Expanding Harbeson, DE Chicken Processing Facility

April 28, 2010 Innae Park, WMDT.com

Allen Family Foods, Inc., has announced it is expanding the Harbeson processing facility in Delaware. The company expects production to grow from 1 million to 1.2 million chickens per week by September 2010.

Philabundance’s Frozen-Meat Giveaway Draws A Crowd

In a sign of difficult economic times, a massive line of people formed in South Philadelphia on Monday to receive free frozen meat, frozen dinners, and dairy products being distributed by Philabundance, the nonprofit organization devoted to providing free food to people in need.