Month: August 2014

National Pork Board Launches New Spanish-Language Website & Sweepstakes

August 26, 2014 National Pork Board

The flavor and versatility of pork makes it a favorite staple among Hispanic homes. To celebrate the love Latinos have for pork, the National Pork Board (NPB) today launched PorkTeInspira.com, a new Spanish-language website with corresponding social media channels in Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To mark the site's launch, consumers are encouraged to visit the website for a chance to win a trip for two to the Food Network in Concert at Ravinia in Chicago on September 20. The event will feature a day of live music and spectacular food with some of today's best music and culinary talent. …

AFE Appoints New Research Coordinator

August 26, 2014 The American Floral Endowment

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has appointed Terril A. Nell, Ph.D., as its new research coordinator to oversee the Endowment's research funding and provide counsel to industry researchers. Nell is professor emeritus in floriculture at the University of Florida (UF) and developed the UF postharvest program in 1983, which he credits AFE funding for making possible. …

Easy Tips For Dorm Room Plants From Costa Farms

August 26, 2014 Costa Farms

Every room benefits from a breath of fresh air, especially a new dorm. A houseplant is the perfect green accessory as students finish their back-to-school shopping. Plants are guaranteed to spark a smile and friendly conversation while scrubbing the air clean. …

Expo Agriflor To Celebrate Its 15th Edition This Year

August 26, 2014 HPP Exhibitions

The renowned International Flower Trade Exhibition AGRIFLOR is going into its 15th edition with just one month to go. The trade expo is sold out with over 250 companies exhibiting in this 3 day event. …

Copper Caputo Cheese A Merger Of Two Salt Lake City Favorites

August 26, 2014 Kathy Stephenson, The Salt Lake Tribune

Two of Salt Lake City’s favorite eating establishments — Caputo’s Market and the Copper Onion restaurant — have combined forces to create a new cheese. …