Multiple Interests Working To Persuade Health Canada To Approve Irradiation

Promoting itself as a “risk mitigation” business, Iotron Industries is working with the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association and food industry experts to persuade Health Canada to approve irradiation of meat and other foods, particularly now that public attitudes appear to have shifted.

US Meat & Poultry Products Are Safe; New Report's Focus Lacks Total Diet Context

April 25, 2013 American Meat Institute

In response to a new report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest, American Meat Institute Foundation President James H. Hodges issued the following statement:            

Kenya Ready To Host One Of World's Most Important Cut Flower Trade Shows

April 25, 2013 HPP Exhibitions

The official launch of the international flower trade expo IFTEX, which will be held in Kenya next month, took place yesterday in the Jacaranda hotel in Westlands Nairobi. Horticultural Crops development Authority MD Alfred Serem, Kenya Flower Council CEO Jane Ngige and HPP Exhibitions President Dick van Raamsdonk briefed the press on this year’s second edition of IFTEX.

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Terra Nova Nurseries Introduces New Sedum Series

April 25, 2013 Terra Nova Nurseries

Terra Nova Nurseries announced today a new collection of sedum varieties, called the Sedum Desert™ series, is now available to garden centers. This new series incorporates three introductions, including Sedum ‘Desert Black’, Sedum ‘Desert Blonde’ and Sedum ‘Desert Red’. As a whole, this collection features exquisite foliage color and habit, beautiful flowers and very showy seed heads.