Maple Leaf Annouces Commitment To Animal Care

December 9, 2015 Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

Maple Leaf Foods has launched a formal Animal Care Commitment that articulates the principles, goals and actions the Company is taking to become a leader in animal care.

Verde Farms Wants Grass-Fed Beef To Be On More American Dinner Tables

December 9, 2015 Verde Farms

Verde Farms, a leading provider of 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef and lamb for both retail and food service, today announces several new brand initiatives, including a website re-launch and a packaging refresh to position the company towards a new phase of growth. The demand for grass-fed beef in the U.S. has fueled exceptional growth for Verde Farms. Founded in 2005, the company experienced 70% sales growth in 2014 and is on track for another record year of growth as 2015 comes to a close.

Poinsettias: Helping An Icon To Bloom At The Right Time

December 9, 2015 Kim Kaplan, USDA Blog

Poinsettias are more than just an icon of the Christmas season. They’ve become the go-to plant for decorating homes, hotels, offices and just about everywhere from the Friday after Thanksgiving to well past New Year’s Day. This wasn’t always the poinsettia’s story.

Pantone Reveals Color Of The Year For 2016: PANTONE 15-3919 Serenity And PANTONE 13-1520 Rose Quartz

December 9, 2015 Pantone LLC

Pantone, an X-Rite company and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced PANTONE 15-3919 Serenity and PANTONE 13-1520 Rose Quartz, as the PANTONE® Color of the Year selection for 2016; a harmonious pairing of inviting shades that embody a mindset of tranquility and inner peace.

CalFlowers Adds American Airlines Cargo And Hawaiian Airlines Cargo Services

The California Association of Flower Growers and Shippers, or CalFlowers, added American Airlines Cargo and Hawaiian Airlines Cargo to its growing list of transportation partners. These providers offer competitive shipping rates to CalFlowers members, allowing them to be competitive in national and global flower markets.