Month: November 2010

Cargill Launches First Rumba Brand On-Pack Promotion

November 16, 2010 Cargill

With holidays approaching, Cargill launches its first Rumba brand on-pack promotion, “Warmth of Home” or “Calor de Hogar.” The program reaches Hispanic consumers during the holiday season when specialty meat consumption is at its highest, as is consumers’ desire for savings. The national bi-lingual promotion runs Oct. 25, 2010, through Jan. 15, 2011, in stores nationwide and gives consumers the chance to win more than 100 cash prizes just in time for the holidays. …

Moss Acres Launches Live Moss Product Exclusively Through Garden Retailers

November 16, 2010 Moss Acres

Lawn and garden retailers now have a way to provide moss lovers and shade gardening enthusiasts with a sort of moss sod an alternative to waiting for a moss milkshake to cover the garden. The Live Moss Garden Pack is a mix of dormant but ready-to-plant mosses that create an instant moss garden once watered. Never underestimate how much gardeners love moss and what they will do to bring it into their gardens, advises Moss Acres owner, Al Benner. They also feel good about using an eco-friendly and low-maintenance plant, he adds. …

Jackson, MI’s Derek Woodruff Among Finalists On Floral Design Reality Show

November 16, 2010 Bill Chapin, Jackson Citizen Patriot

Jackson native Derek Woodruff said he always knew that one day some TV network would make a reality show out of his profession, floral design, and I always figured Id be mad I wasnt on it. …

WF&FSA Elects 2010 Leadership

November 16, 2010 Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association

The Wholesale Florist and Florist Supplier Association (WF&FSA) elected new officers during its Annual Meeting held November 5, 2010 at the WF&FSA Conference at the Doral in Miami, FL. …

Teleflora Presents Latest Festive Holiday Floral Designs For Every Budget

November 16, 2010 Teleflora

When visiting family across town or across the country is impossible — send the next best thing: hand-arranged, hand-delivered Christmas floral gifts. This holiday, Teleflora, the world’s leading flower delivery service, presents an array of stylish, signature arrangements that last beyond the season with designer keepsake containers for every taste and budget. …