The L.A. Flower District Is Not Just For Wholesalers; Public’s Invited Too

Within the concrete heart of downtown Los Angeles, an area three blocks long and two blocks wide fills with daily shipments of blossoms in every color, size, shape and fragrance imaginable. Bold sunflowers. Delicate baby’s breath. Boisterous red roses. Pastel snap dragons. Golden orchids flecked with red. Fluffy white carnations.

Mexico’s Alfa Buys U.S. Meat Processing Company

Mexican conglomerate Alfa said it acquired Arizona meat processing company Bar-S Foods Co to boost its presence in the U.S. market. Terms were not disclosed.

Halal And Healthy: Entrepreneur Offers Option To Observant And Health-Conscious Muslims

August 9, 2010 Odette Yousef, WBEZ

Muslims in the Chicago area are finding it tough to be both observant and health-conscious when it comes to meat. They need to find meat that is halal, which means it was slaughtered according to Islamic ritual, but they also want it to have been raised naturally. As a growing number of concerned Muslims try to find some options, one entrepreneur has stepped in to fill the void.

Johnsonville Big Taste Grill Rolling Into Cleveland

Johnsonville Sausage is teaming up with Bradley County volunteers to raise money for the Cleveland Boys and Girls Club with the great flavor of Johnsonville Brats.

Rising Meat Prices Stoke Demand Fears

Meat prices in the U.S. are rising, and so are concerns among industry groups that the surge may start to dampen consumer demand.