At Mellano & Co. Business Is Blooming
Mike Mellano grows flowers on 300 acres in Oceanside and at the Flower Fields in Carlsbad. Every year, the business sells about 60 million to 70 million cut flowers. …
Month: June 2011
New Orchid Immunostrip With Expanded Potexvirus Detection Capabilities
Agdia, Inc. has introduced a new and improved orchid pathogen test that detects and identifies a newly discovered Asian isolate of the potexvirus Cymbidium mosaic virus (CymMV). Designed to rapidly screen all types of orchids for strains of both CymMV and Odontoglossum ringspot virus (ORSV), the Orchid Virus ImmunoStrip® allows fast, user-friendly screening of symptomatic as well as non-symptomatic plants. …
Hydrangea Macrophylla 'Spike' Wins 'Glass Tulips' Cut Flower Category
The winners of De Glazen Tulp 2011 were announced yesterday at the Steigenberger Kurhaus Hotel in Scheveningen, the Netherlands. Each year, FloraHolland presents this award to the most promising new product in the categories cut flowers, houseplants, garden plants and sales concepts. Four Golden Tulips were presented at a festive gathering. TV presenter and jury chairman Rob Verlinden had the honor of announcing the winners. …
Tribe Mediterranean Foods Reveals New Packaging & Four New Hummus Flavors
Tribe Mediterranean Foods, maker of the only all natural hummus distributed nationwide, today announced refreshed product packaging for its entire line and the addition of four new flavors to its already robust portfolio of hummus. …
Grafton Village Cheese Launches Tavern Select Line
Grafton Village Cheese is launching a new line of traditionally aged, handmade, raw milk cheddars. Grafton Tavern Select is named for The Old Tavern at Grafton Inn, a quintessential country inn that has stood at the heart of Grafton Village, Vermont since 1801. This historic landmark has earned a reputation among discerning travelers as a pillar of hospitality and classic elegance, and is home to award-winning locally-inspired cuisine. …
