Cargill Beef Renews As A Roush Fenway Primary Sponsor For NASCAR's 2013 Nationwide Series

December 21, 2012 Cargill

When the 2013 NASCAR racing season begins in February at Daytona Beach, Fla., it will mark the fourth consecutive year Cargill Beef is supporting the Roush Fenway Racing No. 6 Ford Mustang as a primary sponsor in the Nationwide Series.  Trevor Bayne, the youngest driver to win the Daytona 500, will compete in the No. 6 Ford Mustang as Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. moves to the Sprint Cup Series.  Stenhouse, Jr. won the Nationwide Series the past two seasons driving the Cargill Beef No. 6 Roush Fenway Ford Mustang.  Cargill will be the primary sponsor for 10 2013 races

Just Bare Chicken Announces Cooking Challenge Winners

December 21, 2012 Just BARE Chicken

From 20 finalists representing 16 states, Marsala Chicken with Roasted Garlic & Caramelized Burst Tomatoes received the most votes and stands alone as grand champion. Submitted by Lindsey Bjorge of Spring Lake Park, Minn., the recipe will be featured in the January/February issue of Whole Living magazine. Five voters were also randomly selected and named Just 5 Cooking Challenge sweepstakes winners, each receiving a free Apple iPad® tablet.

2012 Online Flower Retailer Satisfaction Report

December 21, 2012 J.D. Power and Associates

Consumers most often select an online flower retailer based on their past experience with the brand, which is closely followed by price, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Online Flower Retailer Satisfaction ReportSM which was just released.

Dutch Traders Launch 'Linea Natura' Premium Brand

December 21, 2012 Florint

A number of wholesalers and purchasing companies from The Netherlands have partnered on the launch of a new quality brand for seasonal cut flowers: ‘Linea Natura’. The line will be introduced to the chain in the coming months.

USPS Inks Deal With 1-800-FLOWERS.COM For Metro Post Same Day Delivery

December 21, 2012 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.

The U.S. Postal Service has announced a strategic alliance for Metro Post® with 1-800-FLOWERS.COM®, the world’s leading florist and gift shop. Metro Post is a same day delivery service trial that launched today in San Francisco, just in time for last minute gift ideas during the holidays.