'Local' Meat Producers Have More Options For Their Meat Products

Consumer demand for locally-grown foods and locally-raised meat, poultry and eggs has grown. After a decline of small farms and slaughter houses in the 1990s, the U.S. has seen a resurgence in small, locally-owned operations.

Texas Firm Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli Contamination

February 4, 2014 USDA FSIS

PFP Enterprises, a Fort Worth, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 15,865 pounds of beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O103, E. coli O111, E. coli O121, E. coli O145, E. coli O26 and E. coli O45, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Selecta Cut Flowers Welcomes New Team Member

February 4, 2014 Selecta

David Abuchar has played a key role as Sales Manager in developing Selecta Colombia from its nucleus to a well-known and trusted supplier of the Colombian flower industry. We are very thankful for his efforts and accomplishments. We are happy to announce that Oscar Cuartas will follow up as Sales Manager of Selecta Colombia.

What The Farm Bill Tucked Beneath Northwest Christmas Trees

February 4, 2014 Devan Schwartz, KUOW

A once-stalled plan to support Christmas tree growers nationwide could be on its way to winning congressional approval as part of the new Farm Bill.

Prince & Prince Reveal Consumer Floral Purchasing Trends For Valentine's Day

February 4, 2014 Prince & Prince, Inc.

With the recent compilation of the new Prince & Prince U.S. Consumer Floral Tracking Survey, 2014 Edition, P&P is again able to update the floral industry on consumer floral-purchasing trends for various holidays & occasions, including Valentine’s Day, an important “floral holiday” for the industry.