Month: June 2013

Cargill Beef Sponsors 'Homes For Our Troops'

June 24, 2013 Cargill

Cargill’s Wichita-based beef business is sponsoring “Help a Hero Come Home,” via a ground beef initiative designed to raise money and awareness for Homes for Our Troops. More than 1,600 U.S. military veterans have incurred life-altering combat injuries during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn and Operation Enduring Freedom, requiring specially adapted homes. Homes for Our Troops, a 501(c)3, non-profit, charitable organization created in 2004, has built more than 130 homes in 35 states and now builds approximately 40 houses annually. …

Fabulous FleurAmour Is Coming Up Again

June 24, 2013 Florint

The 2013 edition of Belgium’s largest and most famous floristry event – FleurAmour – is planned for the beginning of autumn. The historical Alden Biesen Landcommandery, built by the German Order of Teutonic Knights in the 17th century, is once more the setting for the leading floral art event. …

A Brand New Fides Geranium Special: Best Of Both Worlds

June 24, 2013 Fides

The merger of breeding and young plant production companies Dümmen and Agribio Group, of which Fides belongs to, has been closed. From this moment on all Fides bedding plants are sold under Red Fox label. The only expection which has been made, is that all Idols Geraniums, Merite series and the latest interspecific geraniums will be offered under Fides label. This emphasizes the unique characteristics of the well known Fides geraniums. …

Oglesby Adds To Perennial Program

June 24, 2013 Oglesby Plants International

Oglesby Plants International has expanded its perennial program, featuring the best selections both from their own breeding and other industry leaders. …

Clear Lam Packaging Develops New Peel & ReSeal Lidding Film

June 24, 2013 Clear Lam Packaging

Clear Lam Packaging, Inc. developed a new Peel and ReSeal Lidding Film for Ready Pac, Inc. retail lettuce trays. The new lidding technology helps Ready Pac reduce package weight by up to 32 percent compared to preformed rigid lids, improve shipping cube, and allows for more product on the pallet to reduce transportation and warehousing costs. In addition, the Peel and ReSeal system eliminates shrink bands and thermoformed lids so it is easy to open and close. Applications for the new Peel and ReSeal Film include prepared meals, meats, cheeses, snacks, candies and baked goods. …