Month: May 2011

Smithfield Recalls Portobello Mushroom Flavored Pork, Possible Health Risk

May 5, 2011 Smithfield

Smithfield Packing Company of Clinton, NC, and Tar Heel, NC, is voluntarily recalling 216,238 pounds of Portobello Mushroom flavored pork loins because some of the product may contain an unlabeled and known dairy allergen, whey. Portobello Mushroom Flavored Pork Loin Filets affected by this recall were distributed in retail outlets in Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. …

Ornamentales Sapo Verde, Starts MPS-ABC Sustainable Certification Program

May 5, 2011 MPS

Ornamentales Sapo Verde, the Costa Rican growing operation for ForemostCo, of Miami, FL has begun participation with MPS-ABC. The 138 acre farm produces cuttings, both rooted and unrooted, of many foliage and flowering plants. …

Hines Growers Focuses On Targeted Sales From Western Nurseries

May 5, 2011 Hines Growers LLC

We are pleased to announce the next step in our strategic plan to focus on the nursery business in the Western Region of the United States and build our product offerings for our customers from our strategically located sites in California and Oregon. …

Flower Growers Tap Into Seattle Market

May 5, 2011 Steve Brown, Capital Press

Growers from Oregon, Washington and Alaska have joined forces to meet Seattle's demand for cut flowers, greens and ornamentals. …

Hellmann’s Light & Best Foods Light Mayonnaise: Big Flavor With Fewer Calories

May 5, 2011 Unilever Food Solutions

The numbers are in! Hellmann’s Light® Mayonnaise delivers the rich, creamy flavor of Hellmann’s® Real Mayonnaise with only half the fat and calories . …