Month: March 2012

Yissum & Dow AgroFresh Partner On A Novel Water-Soluble Compound That Antagonizes The Action Of Ethylene

March 5, 2012 Yissum

Yissum, the research and development company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, North Carolina State University, Raleigh , N.C., and Dow AgroFresh, a business unit of Rohm and Haas Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, signed a license agreement for the development and commercialization of a novel water-soluble ethylene-antagonist for agricultural applications. The compound was found to be effective in delaying ethylene-induced senescence of other plants such as tomatoes, cotton and tobacco, as well as increasing the life span of cut flowers. …

First Global Flower Fair In Kenya This March

March 5, 2012 Staff Reporter, The Nation

The world’s flower fraternity will for the first time meet in Nairobi this month for the International Flower Trade Exhibition (Iftex), bringing producers and buyers under one roof. …

Monrovia's Suzette Nordstrom Awarded ANLA's Wholesale Plant Sales Person Of The Year

March 5, 2012 Monrovia

Suzette Nordstrom, a longtime sale associate for Monrovia, was named Wholesale Plant Sales Person of the Year at the American Nursery and Landscape Association's (ANLA) 2012 Clinic in Louisville, Ky. …

Foster Farms Announces Third Annual Fresh Chicken Cooking Contest

March 5, 2012 Foster Farms

The West Coast's premier Fresh Chicken Cooking Contest is inviting home, amateur and professional chefs to stir up locally-inspired cooking creativity with the call for entries for the third annual Foster Farms Fresh Chicken Cooking Contest (entries accepted beginning February 29). The winner will receive a grand prize of $10,000 plus a one-year supply of Foster Farms fresh chicken*. The deadline to enter is June 3, 2012 at 11:59:59 p.m. PDT. …

National Turkey Federation, A USDA MyPlate Partner, Announces "What's On MyPlate?" Day

March 5, 2012 National Turkey Federation

National Turkey Federation (NTF) today teamed up with the nearly 6,000 USDA partners to make March 8, 2012, “What’s on MyPlate?” Day, to heighten public awareness of the importance of choosing foods for a healthy meal. NTF is committed to promoting a diet that reflects the latest recommendations in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and highlights the message behind the new MyPlate food icon. Turkey is a perfect choice as it is a nutrient-rich protein, low in fat, and is available in a wide variety of different cuts and products. …