Poultry Industry Pioneer Marvin Johnson Passes Away At 89

August 22, 2016 House of Raeford Farms

House of Raeford Farms is saddened to announce today the death of Marvin Johnson, Chairman of the Board Emeritus, former CEO, and founder. He passed peacefully in his sleep at home early this morning at the age of 89.

Holly Poultry To Build New Processing Plant, Add 100 Jobs

The company contracted Merritt Construction, the construction arm of Merritt Properties LLC, to build a new 37,500-square-foot building at 2121 Wicomico St. The new building will allow Holly Poultry to separate its processing business from its wholesale commodity business. Holly Poultry declined to release the cost of the facility.

Can Robot Butchers Do One Of America's Most Dangerous Jobs?

The meat-packing company JBS is part of the world’s largest beef processor, and in its Greeley, Colorado plant, it is experimenting with robots on the production line. In order to automate the processing of the meat, JBS has invested in a New Zealand robot company called Scott Technology. According to a recent NPR program, automating production would trim the $100 million that JBS pays to its employees every year.

Costa Farms Receives 2016 GWA Media Awards Silver Medal Of Achievement

Costa Farms, one of the country’s leading plant growers, received the 2016 Media Awards Silver Medal of Achievement for electronic media excellence for its website, www.CostaFarms.com, presented by GWA: The Association for Garden Communicators.

Five Habits For Upselling Your Customers With Your Supply Department

Since fresh flowers are a large majority of business for most wholesale florists, the supply departments can sometimes be forgotten. Here are some good habits for up-selling your customers with your supply departments.