Month: March 2013

Publix Recalls Deli Tri Fruit & Grain Salad

March 27, 2013 Publix

Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for Publix Deli Tri Fruit and Grain Salad since it may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. Publix received notification of the potential contamination from their supplier, Allison’s Gourmet Kitchens. Publix Deli Tri Fruit and Grain Salad, UPC # 41415-39662, was distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. Product was sold in pre-packaged 12 ounce containers, and this recall involves all product sold with use by dates of 4/5/2013, 4/14/2013 and 4/17/2013. …

HortiFlora Expo Ethiopia 2013 To The Next Level

March 27, 2013 HortiFlora Expo Ethiopia

The 5th edition of HortiFlora Expo Ethiopia closed its doors last Friday and concluded satisfactory results for most of its exhibitors. Both prime exhibiting parties, i.e. growers and suppliers, were able to meet with the ones they wanted to see. Growers received a considerable number of flower buyers in their respective stands, from Russia, Middle East,  Europe and even the USA, and suppliers were happy to meet with many owners of the farms, the persons that make the decisions and therefore the ones to talk to when it comes to buying decisions. …

Tim Briercliffe Appointed As Secretary General AIPH

March 27, 2013 International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH)

The Executive Committee of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has confirmed the appointment of Tim Briercliffe as the new Secretary General of the association.  This full-time role results from an internal review of AIPH activity and was created to drive the growth of AIPH.  The position will spearhead a new phase of activity focusing on meeting the needs of growers across the world. …

Horti Fair No More; Long Live Growtech Amsterdam?

March 27, 2013 Florint

The long-standing Dutch trade event International Horti Fair was in all likelihood held for the last time in 2012. This year’s move to Aalsmeer was cancelled amid arguments with FloraHolland, making even a 2014 edition unlikely. Exhibitors, meanwhile, have initiated talks with the Amsterdam RAI Convention center about the potential for a new fair. …

California Milk Producers Seek Benefits Of Federal Pricing Program

March 27, 2013 Michael Doyle, McClatchy Newspapers

California’s huge dairy industry that has played by its own set of rules since the 1930s could partially end its unique way of doing business under new legislation that’s united lawmakers throughout the state. …