JBS To Pursue $1.8 Billion Food Unit IPO Within Weeks: Source

JBS SA, the world's largest meatpacker, is resuming a plan to raise 4 billion reais ($1.8 billion) from the initial public offering of its pork, poultry and food-processing operations in Brazil as early as next month, a source with direct knowledge of the deal said on Wednesday.

Floralife Receives Recognition From Agrofresh

September 4, 2014 Floralife

Floralife, a leader in the postharvest floriculture industry, receives the External Manufacturer of the Year Award for 2013 from AgroFresh. A wholly owned subsidiary of the Dow Chemical Company and a global business unit of Dow AgroSciences LLC, AgroFresh is an innovator in the development and manufacture of ethylene management systems that helps to extend the longevity and freshness of cut flowers and plants.

Deliflor Chrysanten Introduces Disbudded Chrysanthemum 'Marrow'

September 4, 2014 Deliflor Chrysanten

The beautiful orange color is the first stunning characteristic of the new disbudded chrysanthemum Marrow. Kwekerij Cornelis Jan supplies this new variety at the Dutch auctions on Monday September 8th. Marrow also stands out because of her heavy stems and large flowers. A flower that also has good transportation qualities and an excellent vase life.

Oglesby Announces Raines As Sales Manager

September 4, 2014 Oglesby Plants International

Oglesby Plants International is pleased to announce that Dottie Raines has been promoted to the position of Sales Manager.

IDDBA Scholarship Deadline Is October 1

The next application deadline for the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association™ (IDDBA) scholarship program is October 1, 2014.