JBS Opens Modern Beef Distribution Center In Grand Island, Nebraska

October 2, 2013 JBS USA

JBS USA, a leading processor of quality beef products in the U.S., announced the opening of a state-of-the-art distribution center at the company's beef processing plant in Grand Island, Nebraska. The new facility boasts increased storage and product handling capabilities intended to enhance customer service.

AMI Requests USDA & USTR Delay COOL Implementation In Letter

October 2, 2013 American Meat Institute

In a letter to USDA Secretary Vilsack and USTR Michael Froman, AMI joined several meat and livestock organizations requesting a delay in the enforcement of the May 2013 country-of-origin labeling (COOL) final rule until the WTO rules on Canada's and Mexico's complaint that the rule does not comply with U.S. obligations under the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade.

AFE Elects New Leaders To Help Floral Industry Bloom

October 2, 2013 American Floral Endowment

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) announced at its annual fundraising dinner on Sept. 19 the appointments of Gabriel Becerra as AFE’s new Chairman-Elect and Randy Tagawa as the newest Trustee.

Mayesh Wholesale Florist Announces Oxnard, CA Branch

Mayesh Wholesale Florist, Inc. announced the opening of a new branch located in Oxnard, California at 2420 Celsius Avenue, Suite F/G. Mayesh CEO Patrick Dahlson said that the Oxnard branch will become the sixteenth location for the company, which operates floral distribution facilities in seven states.

ANLA & OFA To Form New National Horticultural Trade Association: AmericanHort

October 2, 2013 AmericanHort

The Association of Horticulture Professionals and the American Nursery & Landscape Association (ANLA) have voted in overwhelming support of the consolidation of the two organizations into a new, national trade association to serve the entire horticulture industry.