Jersey Grown: Thriving Horticultural Industry Returns To Edison For Plant Show

January 19, 2012 Staff Reporter, Courier News

NJ PLANTS, one of the region’s largest green industry conference and trade shows, convenes in the township this month to focus on a thriving landscape and horticultural industry in which New Jersey plays a leading role, producer Kevin McLaughlin said.

Chrysal Introduces Trend Selection

January 19, 2012 Chrysal

Chrysal has introduced five different trend colored Chrysal cut flower food sachets to complement the beauty of a bouquet. During a survey in May 2011, 76 percent of the florists indicated that they consider it important that the colors of cut flower food sachets follow the latest trend colours.

Costa Farms & Scheurich Form Partnership

January 19, 2012 Costa Farms

Costa Farms, the world’s largest producer of indoor houseplants, and Scheurich USA, Europe’s leading indoor ceramic plant container and accessories manufacturer, have joined forces to transform the retail environment using style and fashion to attract a wider audience and boost sales for retailers.

Meat Inspectors' Union Warns Of Cuts To Canadian Government's Food-Safety Program

The Conservative government's plan to slash spending on food safety could put Canadians at risk of another crisis like the deadly listeriosis outbreak, says the federal meat inspectors' union.

Colorado Rancher Wants To Promote Growing Wagyu Cattle Industry

Tom Waldeck wants to draw attention at the National Western Stock Show in Denver to his ranch in Emma and its resident wagyu cattle. There aren't a lot of ranchers in the U.S. who raise wagyu cattle, which originated in Japan and produce what is considered some of the best-tasting beef. The critical mass wasn't there before this year to earn a coveted spot in the stock show's exhibit competition.