All America Selections Summer Meeting, Aug. 8-11
In a break from tradition, All-America Selections is extending an invitation to all distributors, brokers, educators, growers and garden centers to attend our annual summer meeting. …
Month: May 2011
Keukenhof Visitors Pick Their Preferred Gerbera
The fabled Dutch Keukenhof garden, which recently opened its doors for the season, has polled its visitors regarding their favorite strain of gerbera. The initiative for the survey came from the breeders themselves, as an alternative to the inspection that is usually done by VKC, the horticulture sector’s association for registration and judging. …
Hilmar Cheese Planning New Building, Solar Plant
Hilmar Cheese Co. plans to erect an administration building and two renewable energy projects near its massive Lander Avenue plant. …
Marin French Cheese Company Announces New Owner
Marin French Cheese Company and Rians today announced they have entered into a final agreement in which the 146-year-old California cheese company will be acquired by Rians, a family-owned French cheese company. The purchase agreement is subject to customary closing conditions and the transaction is expected to be completed in May 2011. …
Rogue Creamery Says Raw Milk Ban Unlikely Under New Cheese Rules
A shudder went through the artisan cheese community when rumors flew that the FDA might ban raw milk cheese in this country as part of the recently enacted Food Safety Modernization Act. …
