Chrysal Grow: New Generation Post-Harvest Treatment

April 29, 2013 Chrysal International

In April Chrysal launched a new range of post-harvest treatments for growers; Chrysal Grow. The range consisting of Grow 20, 30 and 40 is free from aluminium sulphate and gives significant improved vase life performance. Following extensive testing and collaboration with Auction FloraHolland, use of the new Chrysal Grow range will become mandatory for several flower types.

sofi Awards Finalists For Year's Top Specialty Foods Announced

The Specialty Food Association is pleased to announce the finalists for the 41st annual sofi Awards for the outstanding foods and beverages of 2013.

Kretschmar's 'Legendary Wishes' Campaign To Grant Three Wishes In 2013

April 29, 2013 Kretschmar

When asked what he wanted as his wish, Josh, a 10-year-old boy from Blue Springs, Mo. with Cerebral Palsy, didn't hold back. Josh hoped for a sensory playhouse, and Kretschmar® Premium Deli Meats and Cheeses teamed with Price Chopper Food Stores, and Make-A-Wish® Missouri to make his wish a reality. The organizations surprised Josh Thursday afternoon with a new playhouse for his backyard. The endeavor was done as part of a relationship that Make-A-Wish® and Kretschmar established last summer to fulfill three wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses.

CFIA: Allergy Alert On Certain Arbutus Ridge Farms Macaroni & Potato Salad

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Arbutus Ridge Farms Ltd. are warning people with allergies to mustard not to consume the macaroni and potato salads described below. The affected products contain mustard which is not declared on the label.

Farmers Co-Operative Dairy Limited & Agropur Cooperative Merger Finalized

April 29, 2013 Agropur

Farmers Co-operative Dairy (Farmers) and Agropur Cooperative (Agropur) are extremely proud to announce that they have successfully finalized the steps leading to the merging of activities of the two dairy cooperatives.