CEO: Half Of Smithfield's US Pork Will Soon Be Off Ractopamine

Smithfield Foods Inc, the world's largest pork producer, said on Tuesday it will soon raise half of its hogs on feed that does not contain the additive ractopamine, a lean muscle promoting drug that has been banned in China and Russia.

Labatt Food Service Announces 'Where Food Comes From' Labeling Of New 'Native American Beef' Line

May 16, 2013 Labatt Food Service

Where Food Comes From, Inc., a leading provider of verification and Internet solutions for the agricultural/livestock industry, is proud to announce that Labatt Food Service is utilizing the Where Food Comes From labeling program on their unique Native American Beef line, a new source verified brand featuring beef raised exclusively on Native American tribal ranches.

Upcoming FlowerTrials To Feature Even More Participants

May 16, 2013 Florint

The 2013 FlowerTrials® in Germany and The Netherlands will take place from June 11 to June 14. The number of participating companies has expanded this year, from 36 to 41.

Benary Celebrates 170 Years Of Successful Breeding With Two New Begonias

May 16, 2013 Benary

During Benary's international trade shows 2013, visitors will be able to view breeding highlights such as BIG® Begonias, Inspire® Pansies, Santa Cruz® Sunset, new Ageratum Blue Hawaii 5.0, Pentas, Petunias, Marigolds, and many more from the Lower Saxony breeders' range of ornamentals. This year Benary presents two new introductions of its world famous Nonstop® Begonias, market leaders for over 40 years!

Rose Society Of South Australia's Rose Of The Month: 'Europeana'

The 1960s produced some magnificent new Floribunda roses, particularly red and orange flowered varieties. Bred in the Netherlands by De Ruiter in 1963, and introduced in 1968, 'Europeana' is a great example of a Floribunda Rose from this era.