Bacon, Pork Chop Prices Could Rise 25% As Virus Kills Pigs

Bacon and pork chop prices are set to rise as much as 25 percent this summer as a deadly virus sweeps through the hog herd, killing as many as one in 10 piglets in Nebraska, Iowa and other states.

Introduction Of 'H-E-B Organics' Includes Beef, Lamb, Poultry, Pork

March 13, 2014 H-E-B

Strengthening its commitment to offering customers more food choices to fit their lifestyles, H-E-B is introducing H-E-B Organics, the company’s own line of organic products offered at everyday low prices. The company believes making organics more prevalent and affordable will create better access to a wide variety of food choices for all Texans.

Park's Finest From Ball Park Brand Makes Debut In Austin

March 13, 2014 Hillshire Brands Company

Ball Park® brand, the maker of great tasting guy food, announced today that it has reinvented the hot dog with the launch of a new sub-brand, Park’s Finest™, a premium frankfurter with a variety of big, bold flavors and seasonings you can actually see. Fans in Austin attending television personality, bestselling author and music lover, Rachael Ray’s “Feedback” music festival that coincides with the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference will get a first taste of Park’s Finest.

Bloomnet, FTD & Teleflora Partner With AFE For 'Friend Of The Endowment Pledge Campaign'

March 13, 2014 American Floral Endowment

BloomNet, FTD and Teleflora have partnered with AFE for the 2014 Friend of the Endowment Pledge Campaign, which runs through June 30.

pickOntario Spotlighting Growers At 17th Annual Canada Blooms Show

Amidst the dreary winter blues felt by many, is a splash of colour coming from the Direct Energy Centre. The colour which comes from Canada Blooms, is a ten day exhibition of everything floral, beginning on Friday March 15th and continuing to Sunday March 24th, 2013. Over the ten day long event pickOntario and various local growers will be showcasing over 75 varieties of cut flowers as well as 120 varieties of indoor potted plants which are all grown in greenhouses across the province.