Spring Is The Season To Love American Lamb

April 12, 2011 The American Lamb Board

At a time when families are preparing to celebrate holidays such as Easter and Passover, nothing sings spring like American Lamb. A culinary bridge across cultures, lamb is a staple of spring cooking, rooted in a number of religious traditions. Though American Lamb is available year-round, demand more than doubles in America during the spring holidays.

CleanTech Handwashing/Bootwashing Systems Exceed SQF/BRC Requirements

April 12, 2011 Meritech

Increasingly North American retailers are requiring Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification to provide assurance that products, processes and services comply with safety standards. Meritech’s automated handwashing and bootwashing stations surpass compliance requirements in most food processing applications.

Celway Celosia Excels In The Garden & Vase

It’s not often that a raved-about cut flower crosses over into the landscape world with ease but such is the case with the Celway series of celosias. The Celway series known botanically as Celosia spicata comes in seven colors. Look for salmon, terracotta, purple, red, orange lemon and white.

Oregon Florist Trying To Change An Industry

A Woodburn florist has achieved her first victory in the movement she launched two years ago to reform the floral industry, which she says has suffered since the dawn of the Internet.

Blue Diamond Orchids Are Finally Available In The United States

April 12, 2011 Plainview Growers

Plainview Growers announced that Blue Diamond Orchids are finally available in the United States, grown year-round at its Pompton Plains, NJ orchid facility. The captivating beauty of Blue Diamond orchids have long been sought after by florists, garden centers, markets and enthusiasts. Until recently, it was impossible to secure domestic examples of this coveted phalaenopsis orchid. At long last, the wait is over.