Consortium Seeks To Protect The International Right To Use Common Food Names

The names Parmesan, Provolone, Salami and Bologna Should Belong to everyone. A number of food producers and organizations from multiple countries have launched the Consortium for Common Food Names, an international initiative that seeks to stop efforts to restrict the use of generic food names, including such efforts by the European Commission

CFIA: 'La Vecchia Fattoria' Brand Cacciatore Dry Cured Sausages May Contain Listeria

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the La Vecchia Fattoria brand Cacciatore Dry Cured Sausages described below because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

NJ Firm Recalls Chicken Products Due To Misbranding & Undeclared Allergens

April 2, 2012 USDA FSIS

Taylor Farms New Jersey, Inc. a Swedesboro, N.J., establishment is recalling approximately 187 pounds of chicken products because of misbranding and undeclared allergens, wheat and milk, that are not declared on the label.

International Flower Trade Expo In Kenya An Unexpected Success

April 2, 2012 HPP Exhibitions

The first international flower trade expo I.F.T.EX. which was held last week in Nairobi at the Visa Oshwal Community Center turned into a total success. Nobody knew what to expect and it was scepsis that ruled in most of the minds of all who are involved in the flower trade in and with Kenya. But from the moment the trade show was opened by the minister of Agriculture, the Hon.Sally Kosgei, the fair filled itself with both national and international visitors of which to the surprise of many were international flower buyers from Russia, Japan, Holland, Dubai, Qatar, Canada, Bulgaria, Spain,Germany and buyers from many more other countries.

Break-Out Coleus Series Offers Unusual Foliage

In recent years, coleus varieties are becoming more sun-tolerant and the colors a little more wild. The "Under the Sea" coleus series I spied at the recent Chicago Flower and Garden Show, though, is a real showstopper.