Court Of Appeals Will Review COOL En Banc

North American Meat Association was pleased to learn this morning that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit will review en banc the case declaring USDA’s Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) Rule unconstitutional. The previous decision by the court has been vacated.

AFE's Fundraising Dinner To Support Research, Educational Programs

Make a difference in the floral industry and show your support of the American Floral Endowment (AFE) by attending or sponsoring the 2014 annual fundraising dinner on Thursday, Aug. 14 at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort in Marco Island, Fla. The dinner is held in conjunction with the Society of American Florists' annual convention.

As Flames Engulfed His Business, Flower Grower Leaped Into Action

Less than two years ago, Rosa Flora Ltd., of Dunnville, Ont., was a semi-finalist in the second edition of our annual Small Business Challenge Contest, a Globe and Mail competition sponsored by Telus Corp. But after the events of March 6, Rosa Flora, the leading cut-flower grower in North America with 1.6 million square feet of growing space, faces the biggest challenge in its 36-year existence.

WF&FSA Presdient Tom Figueroa Honored With Special Recognition Award By MFA

Tom Figueroa, AIFD, MCF, has been honored with the 2014 Special Recognition Award by the Michigan Floral Association. The presentation was made at the Great Lakes Floral Expo held at the Amway Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids, MI.

Colastanti's Cheese Master Wins Silver Medal In World Cheese Contest

Growing up in Switzerland, Urs Pfister listened as his father and grandfather talked of their work making cheese. Now at 64, the Milford resident has won a silver medal for a sublime cheese spread he created working at Colasanti’s Market in Highland.