Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack: USDA To Announce New Traceback Procedures

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today said that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will announce the first step in a new trace back policy for ground beef within 90 days. Vilsack made his comments at International Association for Food Protection Annual Conference.

Grass-Fed, Free-Range Lamb From Northern Rockies Available For A Limited Time

August 8, 2011 Lava Lake Lamb

Lava Lake Lamb and Mountain States Rosen (MSR) are teaming up to offer retailers and foodservice purveyors a rare treat –100% grass-fed, delicious lamb humanely raised on hundreds of thousands of open acres in the Northern Rocky Mountains. This fresh, summer lamb will be available for a limited time only during the natural peak of harvest, late June through September.

AFE Announces 2011 Scholarship Recipients

Fourteen horticultural students are beginning the school year with scholarships from the American Floral Endowment totaling $24,750. “These very deserving individuals have demonstrated their commitment and passion for the floriculture/horticulture industry,” said AFE’s Scholarship Chairperson PJ Ellison, of Ellison’s Greenhouses in Brenham, Texas. “AFE understands the financial burden on young individuals, and is extremely pleased to be able to help them as they begin their careers in the floriculture industry, and become future leaders.”

2011 WF&FSA Floral Distribution Conference: Highlights & Events

To help promote the Networking Opportunities and the Educational Programs offered by the WF&FSA Conference, we have a few fun events to help get you further acquainted with other wholesalers and suppliers in the floral industry.

Teleflora Promotes Jeff Bennett To President

August 8, 2011 Teleflora

Teleflora, the world's leading floral delivery service, announced today that Jeff Bennett has been promoted to President, effective August 15. Bennett, who had been the company's Executive Vice President, Sales and Member Services, replaces Shawn Weidmann, who is leaving the company to pursue another opportunity.