Sun Valley Group: Pantone Color Of The Year 2016

Pantone wants us all to calm down in 2016. For the first time in history the color institute, Pantone, has chosen the blending of two hues for Color of the Year 2016–Rose Quartz and Serenity (Pantone 13-1520 and 15-3919, respectively).

Deliflor Chrysanten Introduces 'Rossano Charlotte'

January 7, 2016 Deliflor Chrysanten B.V.

A beautiful flower with a royal appearance, that’s how the new disbudded chrysanthemum Rossano Charlotte can be described, which will be introduced on Monday January 11th. Named after Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, born on May 2nd 2015 as the youngest child and first daughter of Prince William and his wife Kate, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Rossano Charlotte has all good characteristics of the Rossano chrysanthemum family and is very distinctive due to her large pink flowers and ray petals uniquely tipped in green. A truly royal flower!

Applegate Farms Announces Leadership Changes For 2016

January 7, 2016 Applegate

Applegate®, the nation's leading natural and organic meat brand, announced that Chief Executive Officer Kerry Collins will transition to the role of CEO emeritus, and Chief Operating Officer Steven J. Lykken will assume the position of president.  Applegate Farms, LLC (Applegate) is a stand-alone subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation.

HHS And USDA Release New Dietary Guidelines To Encourage Healthy Eating Patterns To Prevent Chronic Diseases

January 7, 2016 USDA

Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia M. Burwell and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack today released updated nutritional guidelines that encourage Americans to adopt a series of science-based recommendations to improve how they eat to reduce obesity and prevent chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.

IDDBA's What's In Store 2016: Cheese Trends Forecast

Millennials are a driving force behind new flavors, textures, and products in the cheese industry, as this generation is more willing to spend more on higher-quality food experiences involving specialty and unique cheeses. This trend is one of many examined in What’s in Store 2016, the annual trends research report published by the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA).