Sun Valley Group: Iris – A True American Grown Flower

Did you know 95% of the iris bought by consumers in America is grown right here in the United States? This is in contrast to most other flower crops where the vast majority come from off shore sources.  We just released a new film with Lane DeVries explaining how we are able to have year round iris production.

Belle Chevre's Elkmont Goat Cheese Cheesecake Takes Gold At sofi Awards In NYC

July 9, 2014 Lucy Berry, AL.com

Belle Chevre, an award-winning goat cheese creamery in Elkmont, won sofi's Gold award in late June. The 25-year-old artisan cheese company, which was named one of the 50 Best Independent American Food Brands and was featured in The New York Times, also operates tasting shops in downtown Huntsville and Elkmont.

CFIA: Extra Brand 'Queijo de Mistura' Cheese Recalled Due To Listeria

The food recall warning issued on June 24, 2014 has been updated to include an additional product. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Whole Foods Recalls Pre-Packaged Mini Salads For Undeclared Allergen

July 9, 2014 FDA

Whole Foods Market is recalling mini 4oz. containers of pre-packaged Caesar salad and Mesclun Goat Cheese salad sold in stores on July 8, 2014 throughout New York, New Jersey (Excluding Princeton, Cherry Hill and Marlton) and Connecticut (Excluding Glastonbury, West Hartford and Bishop’s Corner) due to mislabeling and a resulting undeclared allergen of fish and egg (Caesar) and tree nuts (Mesclun Goat Cheese). The product has a Sell by date of: 7/11/14.

John D. Talbot Named CEO Of California Milk Advisory Board

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), one of the largest commodity boards in the United States, announced the appointment of John D. Talbot as their new CEO. He assumed the role beginning July 7, 2014.