AAMP Fills Two Key Staff Posts
Michael Sloan, President of the American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP), has announced the appointment of two key staffers to represent the membership of the national non-profit meat trade association. …
Month: May 2013
Kayem Invites Fans To Create Fenway's Next Frank
Fenway Franks have long been a part of enjoying Red Sox games at historic Fenway Park, and now hot dog fans have an opportunity to step up to the plate to make a little history of their own by creating Fenway's next frank. Kayem Foods, the official frank and sausage of the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park, launched the first-ever "Create The Next Fenway Frank" contest, giving fans throughout the country the chance to offer their own perfect combination of toppings for enjoying a game at Fenway. The winning dog will be announced on National Hot Dog Day, July 23, and will be served at Red Sox games at Fenway Park that night and select games thereafter. …
Ornamental Kale's Popularity Has Been Steadily Growing
Sun Valley is offering a year round ornamental kale crop. Although, we kind of like to be fancy and call it by its genus “brassica,” and many folks also call it “cabbage.” Ornamental kale’s popularity has been steadily growing in the floral industry for several years now, and at Sun Valley we have been planting larger and larger crops to supply demand. We are currently offering brassica as a year round item, with perhaps a week gap as the farm production moves from our Oxnard farm, north to Arcata in June. …
Seasoned Garden Expert Joins Costa Farms
Better Homes and Gardens digital content manager and garden editor Justin Hancock is joining the team at Costa Farms, one of the largest growers of plants and flowers in North America. Hancock is filling a newly created position as Consumer Marketing and Digital Specialist. …
Floralife Celebrates 75 Years Of Floral Industry Leadership
On May 30, 2013, Floralife employees and guests will gather to celebrate the company’s 75th anniversary. Founded in 1938, Floralife introduced the first cut flower food to the floral market. Acquired by floral foam maker Smithers-Oasis in 2007, today the company provides a full range of flower care and floral design products – at every stage of the postharvest process – to customers worldwide. …
