Sparkle White Gaura – LSU AgCenter Ornamental Plant Of The Week

A new gaura that has performed well as a perennial in LSU AgCenter landscape trials is Sparkle White. This gaura was a 2014 All-America Selections bedding plant winner.

AFE Research: Tolerance Levels Of Coleus Plant Varieties To Downy Mildew

February 23, 2015 American Floral Endowment

AFE has released a new research report: Special Research Report #136: Disease Management Coleus Cultivars and Downy Mildew.

Middleby To Acquire Marel High Speed Slicing Business Unit

February 23, 2015 The Middleby Corporation

The Middleby Corporation announced it will acquire the assets and the manufacturing facility of the High Speed Slicing business unit of Marel, based in Norwich, United Kingdom. The slicing business has annual revenues of approximately $15 million USD.

Dairy Groups Laud Congressional Leaders For Stressing Importance Of Full Discussion Of Trademarks & Common Names

The dairy industry applauded congressional leaders of the Senate Finance, House Ways and Means, Senate Judiciary, and House Judiciary committees for questioning the way a United Nations agency is considering treaty changes that could erode established trademark rights and, most critically, impair the ability of companies all around the world – including in the United States – to use numerous generic cheese names in export markets.

El Popocatepetl Ind. Recalls Assorted Wraps For Undeclared Alergens

February 23, 2015 FDA

El Popocatepetl Ind., Inc. of Chicago, Illinois is voluntarily recalling El Popocatepetl’s 8 in. Chipotle, Spinach Pesto, and Sun Dried Tomato Wraps because they may contain undeclared milk and Yellow #5. People who have allergies to milk and/or Yellow #5 run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.