HPP Food Services Debuts As Nations First West Coast Contract Provider

April 6, 2011 HPP Food Services

As further testimony to the food industrys embrace of high pressure processing, a new West Coast company, HPP Food Services (HPPFS), has opened its doors to provide the post-packaging treatment on a contract services basis. Using a high-production horizontal HPP system from Avure Technologies, the plant has a capacity of 264,000 pounds per 20-hour workday.

D&W Fine Pack Acquires Canadian Packaging Supplier

April 6, 2011 D&W Fine Pack

The Tri-City acquisition enhances D&W’s ability to serve the Canadian foodservice market. The company will maintain its operation in Waterloo, Canada. Don Hexamer, President of Tri-City, will continue in that capacity with D&W Fine Pack Canada, Inc.

Sakata Refocuses Majestic Giants II Line

April 6, 2011 Sakata Ornamentals

Complexity has no place in todays fast-paced, competitive market. Thats why Sakata Ornamentals is pleased to introduce a streamlined pansy portfolio which clearly consolidates Sakatas many pansy choices into a complete, efficient, and simplified offering.

FNGLA Announces 2011 Industry Award Winners

Each year, the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) honors a distinct group of individuals who contribute time and energy into enhancing, protecting and serving Florida’s nursery and landscape industry through the FNGLA Industry Awards Program.

Syngenta Announces Floriculture Scholarships

April 6, 2011 Syngenta Flowers Inc.

Syngenta is pleased to announce The Glenn Goldsmith Breeding Excellence Scholarship and The Goldsmith Seeds Floriculture Business Advancement Scholarship.