University Of Iowa Chef Wins 2013 Iowa Pork Taste Of Elegance Contest

The executive chef for housing and dining at the University of Iowa in Iowa City captured top honors at the Iowa Pork Producers Association's 2013 Iowa Pork Taste of Elegance competition in Des Moines.

Marel Honored With American Meat Institute Supplier Of The Year Award

February 4, 2013 American Meat Institute

Food processing equipment supplier Marel today was awarded the American Meat Institute’s (AMI) Supplier of the Year during the 2013 AMI International Production & Processing Exposition in Atlanta, Georgia.

Bloomnet 'Send To Win' Promotion Offers A Dream Vacation To Hawaii

February 4, 2013 BloomNet

The Grand Prize is a 5-night, vacation for two to Maui (including airfare, hotel, meals and transfers) and it's all part of BloomNet's "Send to Win" Promotion. BloomNet, a leading floral industry business service provider and one-stop destination for innovative products and best-in-class services, is urging retail florists to participate in the promotion with the chance to win the trip to Maui as well as several other exceptional prizes.

Dutch Lily Days Formula Still Going Strong After Three Years

February 4, 2013 Dutch Lily Days

It is not an exaggeration to state that the Dutch Lily Days no longer need an introduction. A remarkable conclusion for an event that will only be held for the third time in 2013. But in the international lily sector, after the first two successful fairs, anticipation is already building for the next event. Get your diaries ready: next year the international ‘lily four-day fair’ will be held from 21 through 24 May 2013.

Main Wholesale Florist Launches Flowers Express

February 4, 2013 Main Wholesale Florist

Main Wholesale Florist announces the launch of Flowers Express, a brand new nationwide wholesale flower shipping service for retail florists, floral designers, wedding professionals, and others in the trade. MWF Flowers Express will draw on Main Wholesale Florist’s 50 years of flower expertise and strong relationships in the worldwide flower industry to provide florists with a wide range of premium flowers ordered online and shipped anywhere in the US overnight.