Month: August 2011

Van Den Berg Roses Receives Kenyan Human Rights Award

August 23, 2011 Van den Berg Roses

The management of Van den Berg RoseS Kenya received an award for ethical management from Workers Right Network (WRN) over the period 2010-2011. The award recognises efforts to address occupational health and safety measures,wage entitlements and equality treatment . …

A Luscious Treat From Blooms Of Bressingham – Coreopsis 'Sweet Marmalade'

August 23, 2011 Blooms of Bressingham

An introduction from Blooms of Bressingham®, this variety’s orange-red flowers soften as they mature, mellowing to a more pale apricot-yellow through the season. It’s also covered in bushy mounds of mid-green, narrow, linear foliage. …

Winners Announced In 2nd Annual Crave Brothers Recipe Contest

August 23, 2011 Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC

Creative cooks from three states were inspired by Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese to develop winning appetizer, main course, side dish and dessert recipes for the Second Annual Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Cheese Recipe Contest. Held on August 11, 2011 at the Waterloo Farmer’s Market, contest entries were judged by a panel of local celebrities. …

MegaMex Foods Announces Close Of Fresherized Foods Acquisition

August 23, 2011 Hormel Foods Corporation

MegaMex Foods LLC, a joint venture between Hormel Foods Corporation and Herdez Del Fuerte, S.A. de C.V., today announced the closing of an agreement to acquire 100 percent of Fresherized Foods. Fresherized Foods produces Wholly Guacamole(R), Wholly Salsa(R) and Wholly Queso(R) products. Annual sales are expected to be about $140 million.
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Philly Foodies Love It, But FDA Mulls Tougher Rules For Raw Milk Cheese

August 23, 2011 Peter Crimmins & Carolyn Beeler, WHYY

The demand for artisanal cheeses is booming. With new federal regulations concerning health concerns looming, some producers and consumers are worried it might become harder to get raw milk cheeses. …