Emerald Coast Growers' New Sedum Color Mix Takes Guesswork Out Of Buying

May 25, 2012 Emerald Coast Growers

Emerald Coast Growers is making it easier to do business with a new Sedum Color Mix that takes the guesswork out of buying. The Color Mix joins the popular Chicks Mix, an assortment of the most-asked-for Sempervivum varieties. Each tray contains 10 starters each of five varieties. Use as groundcover, in containers and rock gardens.

Maryland Launches Seafood Marketing Logo Contest

Maryland is looking for a new logo to help market the state’s seafood and state officials are asking the public for their ideas.

Bangor University DNA Test Provides Safeguard For Seafood Species

Scientists on Tuesday said they had devised a DNA test to pinpoint the geographical origins of commercial seafish, in a breakthrough against illegal trawling that threatens fish stocks worldwide. The technique so far has been developed for four species – Atlantic cod, Atlantic her-ring, common sole and European hake – under a campaign to combat fisheries fraud in Europe.

Hannaford Supermarket Chain Adopts A Sustainable Seafood Policy

The Hannaford Supermarket chain has announced what it calls a new "sweeping sustainable seafood policy." The company said all 2,500 seafood products sold in its 181 Northeastern supermarkets have now been documented as sustainably harvested.

IMI Global Takes QA Award From Whole Foods Market For Work On Meat & Poultry Operational Audits

Whole Foods Market named Integrated Management Information, Inc. (IMI Global) the winner of its Quality Assurance Award in the grocer's inaugural Supplier Awards. Whole Foods Market launched the awards to spotlight natural and organic vendors who best embody the grocer's mission and core values. IMI Global is an approved third-party auditor for Whole Foods Market and performs operational audits on cattle, pig, chicken and turkey suppliers.