AMSA Announces 2017 RMC Opening Keynote Speaker

The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) is pleased to announce that Donnie Smith, Former Chief Executive Officer, with Tyson Foods, Inc., will be the opening keynote speaker at the AMSA 70th Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC), on Monday, June 19th.

What Pigs Eat Matters To Millennials

January 25, 2017 Cargill

As consumer demand for pork remains high, millennial consumers say that what pigs eat has a strong influence on their pork-buying habits, according to a Cargill Feed4Thought consumer survey.

ProFlowers Launches ProGifter Flower Subscription Service With Free Shipping

January 25, 2017 FTD Companies, Inc.

One of the nation's largest online flower retailers and part of the FTD Companies, Inc. (FTD) family of brands, ProFlowers ® introduces a new flower subscription service called ProGifter™. The new service simplifies gifting by allowing customers to schedule multiple bouquets to multiple addresses (or to the same address) for up to a year in advance. For only $99, the ProGifter service also provides one quick checkout, free standard shipping and free glass vases at a savings of up to $70.

Sun Valley Group: Chinese New Year Traditions

Chinese New Year is a centuries-old holiday, dating back to when some of the first agrarian societies  celebrated the cycle of seasons, which is why it is also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year.  This year, January 28th will mark the beginning of the Year of the Rooster.

Flores El Capiro S.A., Colombia, Wins AIPH International Grower Of The Year 2017

Flores El Capiro S.A., Colombia, is the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) 2017. The coveted Gold Rose winner is one of the largest chrysanthemum growers and container exporters in Colombia and indeed the world.