Johnsonville Introduces Two New Smoked-Cooked Sausage Varieties

The calendar says it's officially Spring and just in time for the 2013 grilling season, comes two new smoked-cooked sausage flavors from Johnsonville: Pepper Jack Cheese and Mushroom & Swiss Cheese. These two new naturally smoked-cooked sausage varieties will be available nationwide in select grocery stores through Labor Day, 2013.

Shuanghui International & Smithfield Foods Agree To Strategic Combination

May 29, 2013 Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Shuanghui International Holdings Limited today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement that values Smithfield at approximately US$7.1 billion, including the assumption of Smithfield's net debt. Shuanghui International is the majority shareholder of Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development Co. (SZSE:000895), which is China's largest meat processing enterprise and China's largest publicly traded meat products company as measured by market capitalization.

Minneapolis School Of Flower Design 2013 Summer Semester In New Location

A fresh new start is in order for the Minneapolis School of Flower Design as it begins its 2013 summer class schedule in a new space. They will now be located inside the North American Wholesale Florist on Long Lake Road in Roseville, MN.

AAS Summer Summit 2013

May 29, 2013 All-America Selections

Join All-America Selections in Ontario, Canada for a 2 1/2 day event designed for AAS participants, supporters, AAS Display Gardens, trade media and garden writers to view the AAS flower and vegetable trials courtesy of local host trials and display gardens. Everyone can learn first-hand exactly what the extensive AAS trialing and judging process is all about and why it matters.

Alaska Holds Prime Supply Of  Summer Peonies

The new face of Alaskan agriculture is being unveiled. The University of Alaska discovered that the most demanded bridal flower in the United States, the peony, is a prime crop for Alaska. Historically the availability of peonies was limited to a strict spring season schedule; a schedule that Alaska Peonies are turning on its head, to the delight of florists, designers, and brides-to-be.