OFA Recognizes Two As Certified Florists

OFA – The Association of Horticulture Professionals congratulates Juan Tracy of Flowers at the Falls in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Rhonda Stibbe of Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora, Illinois, for becoming Certified Florists.

SAF Presents The 44th Annual Sylvia Cup Design Competition

Don't miss floral industry's main event — the one time each year when hundreds of the most progressive floral retailers, wholesalers, growers and suppliers come together to learn, share and inspire each other.

Court Approves Floramoda Inc.'s Purchase Of Nurserymen's Exchange

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court approved Floramoda Inc.'s purchase of certain assets of Nurserymen's Exchange. The Floramoda purchase provides financial stability and security for Nurserymen's Exchange and its employees, enabling Nurserymen's Exchange to move forward with certainty in the future of the company.

PURE Bioscience Announces GRAS Determination For Silver Dihydrogen Citrate

July 26, 2011 PURE Bioscience, Inc.

PURE Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: PURE), creator of the patented silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC) antimicrobial, today announced that it has completed the first Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) self-affirmation for SDC when used on food processing equipment, machinery and utensils.

Specialty Food Sales Surge In US

Despite the country's economic downturn, the sale of specialty foods and beverages in the United States is booming, with more Americans buying gourmet foods.