David Kirby Named Vice President Of Sales For Monrovia

August 2, 2012 Monrovia

David W. Kirby, a longtime sales representative with Monrovia, was promoted to vice president of sales. Kirby first worked at Monrovia as a college intern in the early 90s while studying horticulture at Texas Tech University.  He joined the company in 1992 as an in-house sales rep for three years, and then was awarded a sales territory in 1995.  The past 17 years, he covered the central coastal region of California, consistently achieving top sales accolades including several 'Regional Sales Craftsman' awards.

SV.CO & Hamiplant Introduce Pot Chrysanthemum 'Chrystal Lemon'

August 2, 2012 Fides Oro

As a result of the cooperation between grower SV.CO and trader Hamiplant, named CO.creations, a new pot Chrysanthemum variety is exclusively available on the market: Chrystal Lemon. After the first one, Splash Funky Pink , this is the second glorified pot Chrysanthemum by Fides this year. Chrystal Lemon is a decorative, yellow pot Chrysanthemum, striking by its fresh yellow-white colour and large flowers.

Ciccolella Unveils Sustainable Flower Brand 'Dolce Fiore'

August 2, 2012 Ciccolella

Performing a socially and environmentally sustainable business is paramount at Ciccolella. That’s why Ciccolella is proud to present the new sustainable flower- and plant brand ‘Dolce Fiore’: an honest brand, with a predominant respect for the environment and people.

More Than 1/3 Of US Representatives Urge EPA To Waive Ethanol Mandate

As the worst drought in a half century continues, a bipartisan group of 156 members of Congress is urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to act immediately to reduce the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) mandate to account for the severe anticipated corn shortage.

Chef Bob Villeneuve Joins Maple Leaf Foods As Director Of Culinary Innovation

August 2, 2012 Maple Leaf Foods

Maple Leaf Foods announced that chef Bob Villeneuve has been appointed as Director, Culinary Innovation.