Meatpackers Included In US Bill For New Guest Worker Visa Plan

April 30, 2013 Charles Abbott, Reuters

Meatpackers could hire employees through an agricultural guest worker program for the first time under a visa program proposed by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee chairman on Friday.

SNA 2013 – Connecting The Industry Across The Southeast

SNA 2013 combines the SNA Research Conference, the Southern Plant Conference, the SNA Annual Business Meeting, and SNA State Officer’s Conference with a New Regional Marketplace to bring one unparalleled event – all under one roof!

Syngenta Flowers Releases 2013-14 Kwik Kombos Brochure

April 30, 2013 Syngenta Flowers

Syngenta Flowers's Kwik Kombos lineup has expanded to 28 premium combinations for the 2012-2013 season.

FlowerTrials 2013: You Simply Can't Afford To Miss It

April 30, 2013 Anthura BV

The FlowerTrials® 2013 are approaching once again. From the 11th until the 14th of June 2013, the FlowerTrials® will take place. Also Anthura will be a participator in this year’s event, we will show you an extensive assortment of Anthurium , Phalaenopsis, Garden Orchid and Bromeliads.

Sabra Opens First-Of-Its-Kind Global 'Center Of Excellence' R&D Facility

Sabra Dipping Company (www.sabra.com), makers of the country's best-selling hummus, opened the doors to the new Center of Excellence (COE) research and development facility in Chesterfield County, VA today. The Center, which is located on the site of Sabra's hummus manufacturing facility (the world's largest), will further research capabilities and improve Sabra's products in all aspects of food manufacturing and distribution, from agriculture, nutrition and food science to engineering, packaging and product delivery.  The COE supports Sabra and the international venture between PepsiCo and Strauss Group, called Obela. The center is the first-of-its-kind research and development center for refrigerated dips and spreads.