Month: March 2014

FNGLA Partners With 'Fresh From Florida' Marketing Program

March 11, 2014 Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced today the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) joined the department’s “Fresh From Florida” membership program on behalf of its more than 800 members. The “Fresh From Florida” program promotes Florida products through a variety of programs and initiatives. This partnership represents the first time an association has joined the program, extending benefits to all its members. …

IDDBA Scholarship Deadline Is April 1

March 11, 2014 International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association™ (IDDBA)

The next application deadline for the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association™ (IDDBA) scholarship program is April 1, 2014. …

Ontario Helping Award-Winning Cheese Co-Operative Rebuild

March 11, 2014 Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food

Ontario is helping St. Albert Cheese Co-operative establish a new state-of-the-art cheese manufacturing operation to support 110 local jobs and strengthen the economy. …

Rogue Creamery Presents Cheese To Ambassador Kennedy At FOODEX Japan

March 11, 2014 Rogue Creamery

Rogue Creamery President and Cheesemaker David Gremmels presented a selection of their handmade cheeses to Ambassador Caroline Kennedy @ FOODEX Japan. FOODEX, the largest food trade show in Asia, was held from March 4 –March 7 @ Makuhari Messe and featured products from over 78 countries. …

Chobani Seeks To Sell Stake At $2.5 Billion Valuation

March 11, 2014 Olivia Oran, Reuters

Chobani, the Greek yogurt maker that has grown into a U.S. sensation, is looking to sell a minority stake in a deal that could value the company at around $2.5 billion, people familiar with the matter said. …