FTD.COM Launches Smithsonian Flowers By FTD

April 22, 2010 FTD.com Inc.

FTD.COM, Inc. has launched Smithsonian Flowers by FTD(R), a line of potted orchid plants and wrapped floral Tussie Mussie bouquets, inspired by the rich and distinctive Smithsonian Horticulture Division collections.

Mexico Dairy Firm Lala Not Planning To List Shares

April 22, 2010 Noel Randewich, Reuters

Mexico’s Grupo Lala has no plan to hold an initial public offering of stock, a senior executive said on Monday, knocking down speculation that the leading dairy company might be eyeing a listing.

Darigold’s Fresh Magazine Named Top Corporate Marketing Campaign Of The Year

The International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) has announced that Darigold Fresh magazine, Connecting our Farmers to our Customers, has claimed the top honor for Corporate Marketing Campaign of the Year in its Awards of Excellence program.

Karoun Dairies, Inc. Garners 3 Medals At 2010 World Championship

April 22, 2010 Karoun Dairies, Inc.

On April 22, California’s Karoun Dairies, Inc., makers of natural handmade Mediterranean cheeses will travel to Madison, WI to collect their three awards from the 2010 World Championship Cheese Contest. Karoun Dairies, Inc. won two gold medals, one for the Mykonos Creamy Feta in the Feta category and another for the Panela in the Quesos Frescos category. The Basket Feta with Sundried Tomato & Thyme also took a bronze medal in the Flavored Feta category.

Ash Cloud Grounds Produce, Fish, Other Perishables

April 22, 2010 Steve Hargreaves, CNN

California produce to New England seafood, the ash cloud from the Iceland volcano is taking its toll on U.S. businesses.