Behind The Scenes Of North America's Largest Dutch Flower Auction

February 18, 2015 Jen Muranetz, Van City Buzz

Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 6 a.m., hundreds of floral retailers head to southwest Burnaby for the largest Dutch style flower auction in North America.

New American Grown Pompons From Sun Valley

February 18, 2015 Sun Valley Group's Flower Talk

Valentine’s Day is over, and as the dreamy look fades from people’s eyes (and many others breathe a sigh of relief), our cold winter marches on. Despite the February grey, one of our flowers has warmly risen to the occasion to convince me that No, it is not winter, and No, I am not seasonally-distressed.

Sendik's Cheese Of The Month: Karst – A Cave Aged American Original Cheese

February 18, 2015 Sendik's Food Market

Cave aged in the famous caves of Jasper Hills in Vermont for at least 7 months. Karst is an American Original Cheese that’s an inspired blend from the starter cultures of both a Cheddar and a Gruyere. Made from Pasteurized cow’s milk, the cheese is firm with a sweet and nutty flavor.

National Grid Awards $350K In Grants For Yancey's Fancy Expansion

February 18, 2015 National Grid

National Grid has awarded grants of up to $350,000 to support improvements in Yancey’s Fancy current manufacturing operations, and the construction of a new, 112,000-square-foot cheese manufacturing, packaging, warehousing and distribution facility. The new site will be built on 12 acres in the Buffalo East Technology Park in Pembroke.

Hook's To Release 20-Year Cheddar In June For $209 Per Pound

This June, the coveted 15-year-aged Hook's cheddar will have a new, older sibling.  Hook's Cheese in Mineral Point recently announced that it will release a 20-year-aged cheddar to limited markets on Monday, June 1.