AFE Is Moving
Effective April 13, 2016, the American Floral Endowment (AFE) will be moving to a new location, which coincides with the office move of the Society of American Florists. …
Month: April 2016
Garden Centers Prepare For Pollinator Week, June 20-26, 2016
Thanks to the efforts of the National Pollinator Garden Network (NPGN), its many partner organizations and the consumer garden media, the health and well-being of the nation’s pollinator populations have become a topic of public awareness and concern. Garden center customers are already clamoring for ways they can help build up local pollinator numbers. …
The 2016 ACS Judging & Competition Is Open For Entries
The American Cheese Society's 2016 Judging & Competition is open for entries. Our annual judging of American-made cheeses and cultured dairy products will take place on July 25 and 26 in Des Moines, Iowa — just prior to Cheese in the Heartland, the 2016 ACS Conference & Competition in Des Moines. …
Laura Chenel's Chevre And Marin French Cheese Ramp Up East Coast Distribution
Laura Chenel’s, purveyor of America’s premier goat cheese, and its sister company, Marin French Cheese, are quickly gaining a foothold in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and southern markets with a variety of their award-winning products, including Laura Chenel’s uniquely flavored fresh chèvre logs, its marinated Cabecou as well as Chef’s Chèvre. Marin French’s traditional brie and unique line of “Petites” cheeses round out the assortment. To date, retail stores that showcase these brands of premium cheeses include Earth Fare, Publix, Safeway, Whole Foods Market, as well as Wegmans. …
Prime Foods Develops, Releases New Branded Egg Products
Prime Foods has introduced new consumer products in the grocery and convenience markets. Eggs on the Run brand Pro-Go and Pro-Go PLUS protein packs include a hard-cooked peeled egg with 2 or 4 additional items for healthy balance of protein, calcium and carbohydrates. …