Month: August 2015

GNP Holding Company Announces New CEO, President

August 5, 2015 Maschhoff Family Foods

Maschhoff Family Foods, the holding company of The Maschhoffs, LLC (www.TheMaschhoffs.com) and GNP Company™ (www.GNPCompany.com), announced today that Jason Logsdon, CEO of Maschhoff Family Foods, will be leaving the company to pursue his passion for investing. Logsdon, who started as chief financial officer at The Maschhoffs in 2003 and became CEO of Maschhoff Family Foods in 2012, will join the Maschhoff Family Foods Board and continue to counsel the organization in strategic business areas. …

Did You Know.. How It Was Raised Does Affect That Grilling Experience

August 5, 2015 Larry Corah, Certified Angus Beef LLC

Say you are at the grocery store to buy ground beef and steaks for a family gathering. Your goal is a satisfying eating experience for all. …

Russia Tightens Controls On Imports Of Dutch Flowers

August 5, 2015 Staff Reporter, The Associated Press

Russia has tightened controls on imports of cut flowers from the Netherlands, a move that comes amid a strain in ties over the downing of a Malaysia Airlines plane in Ukraine. …

Sun Valley Group: Dianthus 'Flower Of The Gods'

August 5, 2015 Sun Valley Group's Flower Talk

The history of Dianthus dates back to over 2000 years, making it one of the oldest cultivated flower varieties. Greeks and Romans revered the plant, using its flowers for art, decor, and to build their iconic garlands. Two millennia later, Dianthus is still highly desirable. Just four years ago, two new varieties of Dianthus barbatus–better known as Green Ball and Green Trick–have been made available to the flower market. …

Little Ruby Alternanthera Named Newest Texas Superstar Plant

August 5, 2015 Robert Burns, Texas A&M AgriLife Today

The ground cover plant, Little Ruby alternanthera has been named the newest Texas Superstar plant. …