BloomIQ.com Launches Canadian Website

July 6, 2012 BloomIQ.com

John Henry Company, a leader in print, packaging, and merchandising solutions for the horticulture industry, announces the launch of BloomIQ.com for the Canadian market. Just in time for Canada Day, the entire site has been translated into Canadian French to provide design inspiration, plant information, and shopping tools that help consumers find what they’re looking for to beautify their homes.

All-America Selections Announces The First AAS Winners For 2013

July 6, 2012 All-America Selections

The All-America Selections (AAS) Board of Directors met recently to approve two holdovers from previous trials as the first two winners for the 2013 gardening season. A July introduction is more timely for various wholesalers in that they can better plan to include these two new AAS Winners in their offerings later this summer, into fall and winter.

Pecorino Di Rocca From Tuscany New To Bay Area

Pecorino di Rocca, from Tuscany, is new to the Bay Area, and has completely won me over. The importer, Fresca Italia, found it at the Slow Food festival in Italy last fall. The producer is Canti, a 50-year-old family-owned firm that makes pecorino in several styles.

Publix Launching Online Ordering For Deli

July 6, 2012 Publix

Fans of deli sandwiches at Publix will soon have a faster way to get their food and avoid lines, as the store is launching an online site allowing people to place orders in advance.

Mt. Sterling Co-Op Creamery Celebrates 100-Year Anniversary

A historic cheese factory crafting award-winning goat’s milk cheeses and butter will celebrate its 100-year anniversary this year by planning a new addition and expanded artisan cheese line.