National Pork Board Celebrates Hispanic Holiday Season With '21 Days Of Christmas Traditions'

November 26, 2013 National Pork Board

The National Pork Board will launch a social media promotion – "21 Dias de Tradiciones Navidenas" (21 Days of Christmas Traditions) – on its Spanish-language Facebook page as part of its efforts to engage with Hispanic consumers during the holidays.

The Maschhoffs, LLC To Acquire GNP Company

November 26, 2013 GNP Company

The Maschhoffs, LLC, the largest family-owned pork production company in North America, and GNP Company™, the Midwest's leading provider of premium quality chicken under the Gold'n Plump®, Just BARE® and Sunny Roost® brand labels, announced they have signed a definitive agreement whereby The Maschhoffs will acquire GNP Company and its subsidiaries. 

Eckrich Wins PromaxBDA Award For Operation Inspiration Campaign

November 26, 2013 Smithfield Foods

Eckrich was awarded top honors for its "Operation Inspiration" campaign at this year's PromaxBDA Sports Media Marketing Awards contest. The campaign won Gold in the "Just Cause" category, which recognizes best community outreach initiative.

New Plants Win 2014 Green Thumb Awards

November 26, 2013 Direct Gardening Association

The five best new plant varieties for 2014 have won 2014 Green Thumb Awards presented by the Direct Gardening Association (formerly called the Mailorder Gardening Association). Honored in the Plants, Bulbs and Seeds division were Clematis ‘Sweet Summer Love’ PPAF, CBRAF from Spring Meadow Nursery, Vaccimium Complex Hybrid ‘Blueberry GlazeTM’ from Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, ‘Habitat Hero’ Birdwatcher Pre-Planned Garden from High Country Gardens, Bloomerang® Dark Purple Lilac PPAF, CBRAF from Spring Meadow Nursery, and Baptisia ‘Blue Towers’ PPAF from Plant Delights Nursery, Inc.

NCDA&CS Helps Consumers Find & Care For Fresh Christmas Trees

North Carolina’s 2013 Christmas tree crop promises to be one of the best in recent years, according to the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.