Month: July 2015

New Jersey Floriculture Sales Up In 2014, Ranks 6th In Nation

July 2, 2015 New Jersey Department of Agriculture

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher and New Jersey State Statistician Bruce Eklund with the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announced that New Jersey ranks sixth in the nation with $196 million in floriculture sales last year, up 4 percent from 2013.  Fisher and Eklund made the announcement on Wednesday, July 1 at Lennon Farm Greenhouses, a large greenhouse grower in Tabernacle, Burlington County. New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher and New Jersey State Statistician Bruce Eklund with the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announced that New Jersey ranks sixth in the nation with $196 million in floriculture sales last year, up 4 percent from 2013.  Fisher and Eklund made the announcement on Wednesday, July 1 at Lennon Farm Greenhouses, a large greenhouse grower in Tabernacle, Burlington County. …

Koehler & Dramm's 'Roses For Soldiers' Program Kicks Off

July 2, 2015 Koehler & Dramm Wholesale Florist

Operation Homefront is an organization dedicated to providing financial assistance to wounded warriors and military families in need, and all donations from Koehler & Dramm will benefit families that live right in the 5-state K&D service area: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota. …

Zengarry Cashew Cheeses Ordered To Stop Using Word 'Cheese'

July 2, 2015 CBC News

A small business making dairy-free nut cheese has been ordered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency not to use the word "cheese" on its labels, but the owner is arguing that government legislation is out of date. …

Sabra Introduces Fire Roasted Flavor To Line Of Salsa

July 2, 2015 Sabra Dipping Company

Sabra Dipping Company, maker of refrigerated dips and spreads, today announced a new addition to its line of salsas – Fire Roasted. The new flavor blends the taste of fire-roasted tomatillos with the smoky heat from chile de arbol – it's a classic recipe based on flavor pairings found in traditional Mexican cuisine. …

Sabra Guacamole Classic Singles Now Available For Hungry Dippers Nationwide

July 2, 2015 Sabra Dipping Company

Sabra Dipping Company, maker of America's favorite dips and spreads, today announced a new addition to its product portfolio, introducing Sabra Guacamole Classic Singles to its line up of better-for-you snack size products. Made with all natural and GMO-free ingredients, including Mexican-grown Hass avocados, the new single serve packs of guacamole let consumers bring fresh, homemade flavor anywhere. In the past five years, single serve sizes in the fresh dip category have grown significantly. …