Checkoff Communicates With Key Nutrition Thought Leaders

October 19, 2012 The Beef Checkoff Program

Once again, the beef checkoff partnered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) to reach nutrition thought-leaders, including registered dietitians and other credentialed health professionals and media at the recent 2012 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo in Philadelphia, Penn.

'Stay Home & Grill Out' Winner Announced

October 19, 2012 The Beef Checkoff Program

Ms. Kristian Penas from Brooklyn, N.Y., was selected as the Grand Prize Winner. Penas is a shopper at King Kullen based in Bethpage on Long Island, N.Y.  King Kullen prides itself as being America’s first supermarket and was established in 1930. King Kullen currently has 41 locations.

Fairway Market Holding Turkey Carving Demonstrations

October 19, 2012 Fairway Market

Fairway Market's Master Butcher Ray Venezia will do turkey carving demonstrations with simple, easy-to-follow tips on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Fairway Market in Plainview (50 Manetto Hill Mall) from 11 am to 12:30 pm; at Fairway Market in Westbury (1258 Corporate Drive) from 1 pm to 2:30 pm, and at Fairway Market in Douglaston (242-02 61st Avenue) from 3 pm to 4:30 pm.

FloraHolland Accelerates Course Toward Customization, Flexibility & Simplicity

October 19, 2012 FloraHolland

So far, FloraHolland's turnover for 2012 has shown growth of approx. 4%. This growth is primarily being driving by a positive price trend, and while there are large differences between product groups, sales markets and members, the overall picture of the developments in turnover can be called positive.

Abbott-IPCO, Inc. Appoints Brian Russell As South Eastern US Sales Manager

October 19, 2012 Abbott-IPCO, Inc.

Dallas based Abbott-IPCO, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Russell, located in Hickory, NC as Sales Manager for the South Eastern United States. Brian Russell will be responsible for grower sales and joins the company after a lengthy career in horticultural key account management.