Flowers & Children United The World At Expo 2016 Antalya In Turkey

President of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), Bernard Oosterom, spoke of the important role that Expo 2016 Antalya had played in bringing the importance of plants to the attention of millions of people during his speech at the Closing Ceremony on 30 October.

Spring Meadow Nursery Welcomes Assoc. Of Specialty Cut Flower Growers

November 4, 2016 Spring Meadow Nursery

The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG) is hosting their 2016 National Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan from November 6-9.  The ASCFG has experienced massive growth in membership over the past few years, evidenced by the conference being completely sold out.  This year's event has another superb line-up of educational sessions, including special guest speaker, Dale Deppe, owner of Spring Meadow Nursery. 

SpartanNash Announces Definitive Agreement To Acquire Caito Foods Service

November 4, 2016 SpartanNash

SpartanNash and Caito Foods Service announced today they have entered into a definitive agreement under which SpartanNash will acquire certain assets of Caito Foods Service  and Blue Ribbon Transport. Under the terms of the agreement, SpartanNash will acquire Caito’s produce distribution business, fresh cut fruits and vegetables business, the company’s newly constructed Fresh Kitchen facility which is designed to process and package fresh-prepared foods, and the logistics business of BRT.

Chevoo Opens Healdsburg Plant To Meet Demand For Gourmet Cheese

A year after establishing CHEVOO’s headquarters in Sonoma, goat curd specialty cheese producers Gerard and Susan Tuck will officially open its new facility at 140 Grove Court in Healdsburg on Nov. 2.

Hand-Made Deli Sandwiches Added To Pierre Signatures Line

November 4, 2016 AdvancePierre Foods

AdvancePierre Foods (NYSE: APFH), a leading national producer and distributor of sandwiches, sandwich components and other entrées and snacks, extends its premier Pierre Signatures line with nine deli-style sandwiches.