The Floral Value To Mass Market Retailer's Bottom Line

September 1, 2011 Continental Flowers, Inc.

The fresh cut floral category is a multimillion dollar a year industry, bringing handsome profit margins and can be a significant contributor to an ongoing profitable revenue stream. Whether a fine quality alstromerias consumer bunch or a beautiful rose bouquet of fresh cut flowers, floral can bring a bright ray of cheer and hope when life’s days are filled with clouds and rain.

Keepsake Plants Hires Rob van Staalduinen

September 1, 2011 Aris Horticulture

Keepsake Plants of Leamington, Ontario, a division of Aris Horticulture Inc., has hired Rob vanStaalduinen as their new Managing Director.

Plocky's Fine Snacks Introduces Two New Flavors Of Hummus Chips

September 1, 2011 Plocky's Fine Snacks

Plocky’s® will be introducing two new flavors of Hummus Chips – Honey Caramelized Onion and Greek Lemon Herb. Plocky’s® Hummus Chips® are gluten-free, come certified Kosher and are packaged in attractive sturdy bags with a long shelf life.

Laura Chenel Cabecou Even More Compelling Warmed

Five years ago, goat-cheese pioneer Laura Chenel sold her business to a family-owned French firm that makes Epoisses, Selles-sur-Cher and other AOC French cheeses. The family sent two young French women to Sonoma to run the company: Marie Lesoudier as general manager and Isabelle Dion as cheesemaker. What alterations to this trailblazing California creamery would these two foreigners initiate?

Mobile Ordering? Compass Group Has An App For That!

September 1, 2011 Compass Group North America

Compass Group North America recently launched a new mobile ordering service that allows customers to pre-order and pay for their meal using their smartphones. Zipthru Mobile will be used with Compass’ retail brands, including BYOB™, 2Mato™, Mondo Subs™, Chickendipity™, Yan Can Cook™ and Create™. This service launched August 29 at the BYOB™ burger concept at Quinnipiac University. The launch is being publicized with the new brand and includes a contest to win an iTouch.