National Pork Board Approves Additional Funding For Promotional Efforts

November 26, 2012 National Pork Board

As pork producers struggle with record-high feed prices caused by the worst U.S. drought since the 1950s, the National Pork Board has approved domestic and international marketing budgets that will help drive pork demand at a critical time.

Consumers Love Phalaenopsis; Florists Can't Avoid Them

November 26, 2012 Florint

Consumers as well as florists agree: the Phalaenopsis is an attractive, easily maintained, durable and elegant flower. Most buyers looking for a pot orchid consider it their first choice and florists – knowing this – wouldn’t dare not stock the famous orchid.

Interpolis Quality Cup Won By Stolk Brothers

November 26, 2012 Anthura BV

The Interpolis Quality Cup 2012 was presented to Stolk Brothers (Bergschenhoek) for its Anthurium ‘Rainbow Champion’

National Park Services Chooses Spicy Cheryl Orange Mums For The White House

November 26, 2012 Syngenta

Syngenta Flowers, Inc. is proud to announce that one of its premium Yoder® garden mum varieties, Spicy Cheryl Orange, has been chosen to decorate the most prestigious of homes – the White House. Earlier this fall, the National Park Service requested Tidal Creek Growers provide 2,000 eight-inch containers of Spicy Cheryl Orange, a bold, two-toned garden mum, especially for the White House. The mums are planted outside the Oval Office and near the fountains on White House grounds for thousands of visitors to view.

Stop & Shop Goes Pink In Support Of Local Breast Cancer Awareness Organizations

November 26, 2012 Stop & Shop

The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC turned green into pink this past Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with more than $250,000 in donations to the American Cancer Society to support breast cancer research, education, and awareness.