Hurt By Restaurant Slowdown, Finagle A Bagel Enters The Wholesale Fray

Finagle a Bagel is entering the latest battleground for restaurants looking for more revenue as consumers cut back on dining out: grocery store shelves.

AB Enzymes And The Ingredients Company Confirm Partnership For USA/Canadian Markets

July 6, 2010 AB Enzymes

The new sales and distribution structure is supporting AB Enzymes strategic initiative to further strengthen its VERON presence in the region. It will also contribute to AB Enzymes plans for accelerated growth and superior customer service in the North American region.

Post Production Research: Cut Flower Longevity

Cut flower longevity is often reduced by an accumulation of bacteria in floral solutions and flower stems. Chlorine dioxide (ClO2), a broad spectrum bactericide commercially used for sanitizing fruit and vegetable surfaces, was tested to determine its potential use as an antimicrobial agent for fresh cut flower stems and solutions.

Growers Beware! Trucks Are Being Unloaded At The Canadian Border

It has been brought to the attention of the CNLA that occasionally trucks loaded with nursery stock and destined for the US are being unloaded for additional inspections. These additional inspections, which are ordered by the US Customs and Border Protection appear to be random in nature and nursery stock or floriculture product is not being specifically targeted.

Ann Jordan Is A Leader Of The ‘Revolution,’ A Forum To Botanically Inspire & Educate

Ann Jordan owns a florist shop in Windham, Maine, and is coordinator of the American Institute of Floral Designers Revolution Symposium coming to Boston July 3-8 (www.aifd.org ).