Month: January 2015

DNA Green Group & Rijnplant Agree To Acquisition

January 20, 2015 DNA Green Group

Consolidation in the floricultural breeding sector advances further. DNA Green Group and Rijnplant – both with headquarters in De Lier, Netherlands – are announcing today that they have reached an agreement for DNA Green Group to acquire Rijnplant. Rijnplant is specializing in the breeding, propagation and production of pot and cut anthurium, bougainvillea and heliconia. …

Successful Market Introductions Crowned With Glazen Tulp Award

January 20, 2015 FloraHolland

On Thursday evening, January 15, the presentation of the FloraHolland Glazen Tulp Award 2015 took place. The award acknowledges the most successful market introductions of the year. …

Cheese Industry Poised For Expansion In Michigan

January 20, 2015 Tom Carr, Interlochen Public Radio

Artisan cheesemaking is on the rise in Michigan, though it’s not an easy business to get into. The number of small, independent cheese producers in Michigan is expected to nearly double in the near future. …

Saval Foods Plans Expansion To Double Plant Capacity

January 20, 2015 Arthur Hirsch, The Baltimore Sun

To satisfy a growing consumer hunger for roast beef, corned beef, pastrami and other deli products, Saval Foods Corp. plans to expand its plant in Baltimore, a move that will double production capacity and mean more jobs, the president and CEO said Tuesday. …

Daniele's Juniper Berry Pinot Noir Salame Wins 2015 Good Food Award

January 20, 2015 Daniele, Inc.

For the second consecutive year Daniele, Inc. has been recognized as a winner of the prestigious national Good Food Award for its local line of charcuterie made in Rhode Island from locally raised hogs. …