Andrew Ross Joins ConAgra Foods As Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer

November 29, 2011 ConAgra Foods

ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) announced today that Andrew George Ross joined the company on Nov. 15 as executive vice president and chief strategy officer, reporting to Gary Rodkin, CEO. Ross will lead the companys strategic planning process, with specific responsibility for developing strategies that align with the companys growth ambitions.

Online Floral Arrangements Website, EZBloomers.com Supports Local Florists

November 29, 2011 EZBloomers.com

Online floral arrangement company EZBloomers.com has launched a ‘Support Local Florists’ campaign driven by Facebook to shed light on the growing problem of large order gatherers monopolizing the way consumers send flowers. Order gatherers purposely divert orders from local florists keeping a twenty percent commission and increasing the amount customers pay; they tack on a $15 service fee to each order.

Fides Oro Announces Dahlinova Hypnotica Availability

November 29, 2011 Fides Oro

This shipping season is progressing rapidly! Be sure to be on time ordering the spectacular Dahlinova Hypnotica® at Fides Oro. This pot dahlia series has every single quality required for dominating any given environment. The first thing to draw attention in any garden is the Dahlinova Hypnotica®. It is a true eye-catcher as far as color, elegance, attractiveness and brightness are concerned!

Review Of Selecta's 'Magic Stars' Poinsettia Presentation

November 29, 2011 Selecta Klemm GmbH & Co. KG

Magic Stars was the theme of last week at Selecta’s headquarters in Stuttgart. Producers and retailers were invited to visit Selecta from November 14 to 18, 2011 and get an overview of the company’s extensive poinsettia assortment. An area of 150 sqm was used to show a floristic presentation of the poinsettia plants, divided into 5 sections.

Philadelphia-Area Chef Wins National Creative Pizza Recipe Contest

November 29, 2011 US Foods

US Foods today announced Chef Melissa Jones of Metropolitan American Diner & Bar in North Wales, Pa., has won the first ever US Foods Creative Pizza Recipe Competition. Jones chicken avocado pizza with chipotle aioli earned her the top spot and a check for $1,000.