Introducing Heart-Healthy Omega-3 Ground Beef From Organic Prairie

March 20, 2014 Organic Valley

Organic Prairie™, the brand of organic meats produced by the same farmer-owned co-op as Organic Valley, announces the launch of its omega-3 label for its Organic Prairie 100% Grassfed Ground Beef and Pasture-Raised™ Ground Beef. Meat lovers everywhere can rejoice knowing they can choose beef that helps to promote heart health and overall well-being.

Walmart Holding Outdoor Living, Lawn & Garden Event March 21-29

March 20, 2014 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Walmart is kicking off spring like never before with its largest outdoor living, lawn and garden event of the year, featuring Black Friday-like prices. Starting at 8 a.m. on Friday, March 21, through March 29, Walmart’s Spring Savings Event will offer its lowest prices of the season on more than 60 outdoor essentials. The retailer’s lawn and garden offerings, including plants, are also tailored to the climates of each region. For example, customers in southern markets such as Dallas and Atlanta will find warmer-season plants including petunias and marigolds. Customers in northern markets like Chicago and New York will find cold-tolerant varieties such as pansies and snapdragons.

Garden Media Group Releases Best New Garden Plants & Products For Spring 2014

March 20, 2014 Garden Media Group

In view of the harsh winter this year, most people are experiencing a serious case of spring fever. To get a jump on warmer weather, Garden Media Group is releasing its much anticipated list of Garden Superstars for Spring. This year’s list includes top-performing plants and flowers, stunning garden décor and innovative pest control solutions.

Rosa Flora Limited Acquires New Snapdragon Operation

March 20, 2014 Rosa Flora

Rosa Flora Limited has finalized a deal to purchase Peter Bulk Greenhouses, in Welland, Ontario.

Rhode Island Welcomes Greencore USA, & Nearly 400 Jobs, To Quonset Business Park

March 20, 2014 Greencore USA Inc.

Governor Lincoln D. Chafee and the Quonset Development Corporation (QDC) announced today that its Board of Directors is set to approve a 50-year lease that would make Greencore USA a new tenant at Quonset Business Park. Greencore, a convenience food manufacturer, plans to build a 107,000-square-foot facility, which would house more than 390 employees. The new facility could also be expanded another 40,000 square feet, positioning Greencore to employ more than 600 people at Quonset at full build out.