New Swift Website Showcases Simply Better Beef

August 13, 2014 JBS USA

JBS USA launches SwiftBeef.com, an interactive website highlighting Swift's history of excellence while serving as a resource for retail and foodservice operators, as well as an easy-to-use source of information for today's discerning consumer.

Maple Leaf Foods Appoints Dr. Stephanie Cottee As Leader, Animal Wellness

August 13, 2014 Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

Maple Leaf Foods announced that Dr. Stephanie Cottee will be joining the Company in the new position of Leader, Animal Wellness effective August 11, 2014.  Dr. Cottee will be responsible for leading the establishment of an integrated and comprehensive animal wellness program that crosses the Company's pork and poultry operations and interface with its suppliers and other stakeholders. This will encompass all areas that affect the health and welfare of animals including nutrition, medication, housing, transportation and processing. Dr. Cottee will work closely with management, operations and animal care experts to realize this mandate.

Career Path Returns McLellan Botanicals/Taisuco America VP To Monterey County Roots

As a young girl Kim Hernandez tended her own garden and use to visit a nursery near her home to get supplies like bark and potting soil for her plants. Little did she realize that one day she would be overseeing the 15 acre operation.

Wells Fargo Plans For Growth In $16-Billion Horticulture Industry

August 13, 2014 Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo, America’s No. 1 agriculture lender for 19 consecutive years, has positioned itself for continued growth in the nation’s $16-billion nursery and greenhouse industry with the hiring of a leading commercial banker for the expanding sector.

Flowerhandlers Offers Free Floral Design Program & Event Aug. 31st

August 13, 2014 Flowerhandlers

Floral Professionals are invited to attend the Flowerhandlers Community Gathering on August 31, 2014 in Bowie, MD for a presentation of Event Designs by Dottie Harrigan with floral product sponsored by Hyper!Active Farms.