Flower Marketing For 2013

Here we go on another trip around the sun. In the flower industry the sun plays a larger role than in most industries, so we are especially glad to see the New Year arrive and now we can start moving toward Valentine’s Day, Women’s Day, Mother’s Day and longer days in general.

MPS Takes First Step Towards International Board

January 2, 2013 MPS

By appointing Jan Roelofs as a new board member, MPS took the first step towards an international board on Wednesday 28 November. MPS is taking this path following on from its collaboration with the FFP association and as a result of the increasing demand for MPS certificates abroad. Jan Roelofs will promote the interests of German flower and plant trade on the board.

Fair Flowers Fair Plants Label To Be Marketed With Extra Strength In 2013

January 2, 2013 Fair Flowers Fair Plants

The Fair Flowers Fair Plants label will be marketed with extra strength as from 2013 by MPS foundation. This will increase the visibility and market share of the label. Through active participation in the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative the FFP foundation contributes to the further development of sustainability and broad international support for that.

Columbus Foods Now A Member Of The Good Food Merchants Guild

January 2, 2013 Columbus Foods

Columbus Foods is excited to announce that Columbus has recently been accepted into the Good Food Merchants Guild. We join a select group of food merchants across the country, dedicated to producing specialty foods with the values of taste and authenticity.

Whole Foods Market Seeds New, Exclusive Plant-Based Product Line

January 2, 2013 Whole Foods Market

To meet growing consumer demand for healthier choices, Whole Foods Market is introducing Engine 2 Plant-Strong products, a new line of plant-based, minimally processed snacks, breakfast items and pantry staples. Developed in collaboration with Rip Esselstyn, author and founder of "The Engine 2 Diet™," the products will be available exclusively at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide beginning January 2013. The new line includes both hummus and salsa.