Month: January 2016

Meat Institute Launches New MyMeatUp.org

January 13, 2016 North American Meat Institute (NAMI)

The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) today unveiled a new, comprehensive website, www.MyMeatUp.org, aimed at expanding transparency and increasing easily accessible information about meat and poultry cuts, cooking, nutrition, production practices and recipes for the largest, fastest-growing consumer group: millennials.  While the website’s user-friendly platform will appeal to consumers of all demographic groups, the content is tailored to assist millennials—typically defined as individuals ages 18-35—to become more informed, confident consumers of meat and poultry. …

Make Gardener's Dreams Come True In 2016

January 13, 2016 Star® Roses and Plants/Conard-Pyle

For the first time ever, Pantone® selected two shades as their 2016 Color of the Year—Rose Quartz and Serenity. Consumers will be seeing these colors in every retail category ranging from fashion to home décor, including flowers and plants. The pairing of these two colors together brings a sense of calm and relaxation to any environment, which is something any gardener yearns for. …

Sun Valley Group: Hyacinth Season Is Here

January 13, 2016 Sun Valley Group's Flower Talk

The month of January beckons one of our favorite flowers out of the ground and into the market. Here in Arcata, hyacinth season has begun. …

2016: Year Of The Smart Consumer

January 13, 2016 Tom Smith, President, Four Star Greenhouse Inc.

Recent economic indicators are starting to show an uptick in home improvement and new home building – both are great signs for our industry. If consumers are more willing to invest in home improvements, they should also be willing to invest in making the outside of their homes more attractive. …

Dorset, UK Sheep's Milk Cheese, So New It Has No Name, Gets Awarded World Gold Medal

January 13, 2016 Staff Reporter, Western Daily Press

A brand new cheese made from British sheep's milk by Dorset-based Ford Farm and which is so new, it hasn't yet been given a brand name, has been awarded a coveted Gold Medal at the World Cheese Awards 2015. …