SAF Convention: Ken Tagawa Named To Floriculture Hall Of Fame

Ken Tagawa, chairman of Tagawa Inc. in Brighton, Colo., received the floral industry's greatest honor on Aug. 16, induction into the Society of American Florists (SAF) Floriculture Hall of Fame. The announcement brought hundreds of industry members to their feet for a standing ovation during the Stars of the Industry Awards Dinner held in Marco Island, Fla., at the close of SAF's 130th Annual Convention.

Wausome Wafers Cheese Crisps Made Entirely From Wisconsin Specialty Cheese

August 18, 2014 Wausome Foods

Wausome Foods, a specialty foods company from Wausau, Wis., announced the immediate availability of its Wisconsin cheese crisps in two delicious flavors: Clever Cheddar and Hug & Kiss Colby/Swiss. Made entirely with signature cheeses from Wisconsin’s best dairies, Wausome™ Wafers cheese crisps have a 9-month shelf life for easy, healthy snacking on the go for work, school and play.

Idyll Farms Wins Two Awards At 2014 American Cheese Society National Competition

August 18, 2014 Idyll Farms

Idyll Farms, a sustainable, pasture-based farmstead goat creamery located in Northport, Michigan and owned by Amy and Mark Spitznagel, was awarded two ribbons on July 31 at the American Cheese Society (ACS) National Competition in Sacramento, California for its chevres (French-style goat cheeses).

Ohio's Tank's Meats Issues Voluntary Recall

Tank’s Meats, Inc. of 3355 State Route 51 S., Elmore, Ohio is issuing a voluntary recall for Beef Pastrami, Cooked Corned Beef and various sausage products because they were produced without the benefit of State Inspection and/or misbranded.

Saputo Cheese USA Inc.'s Tulare Facility A Bronze Sustainability Star Award Winner

August 18, 2014 Sonoco

Sonoco Recycling, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sonoco (NYSE:SON) and one of the largest packaging recyclers in North America, today announced it has recognized Saputo Cheese USA Inc.'s Tulare, California, facility with a bronze-tier Sonoco Sustainability Star Award for diverting significant amounts of waste from landfill.