NRF Says Consumers Will Spend $2 Billion On Valentine's Day Flowers

After a decade-long increase, Valentine’s Day spending is expected to finally see a market correction this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.

HOPE Foods Introduces New Hummus Flavors, Increases Guacamole Distribution

February 1, 2017 Hope Foods

HOPE Foods, the nations leading all-organic hummus brand will be rolling out two new products for 2017: BLACK GARLIC and MANGO TOMATILLO hummus. HOPE is also expecting a large increase in the conventional distribution of its Guacamole product line, building on high growth in 2016.

The California Artisan Cheese Festival Announces Two New Saturday Night Events

Tickets are now on sale for California’s premier cheese celebration, the California Artisan Cheese Festival, March 24-26, 2017. This year’s weekend-long Festival will take place in and around the Sheraton Sonoma County in Petaluma, as well as various local farms, restaurants, creameries and tasting rooms. The Festival brings together artisan cheesemakers, farmers, educators, authors, chefs, brewers, and winemakers from all over California for three days of cheese tasting, education and celebration.

Kretschmar Partners With CMA Music Festival To Offer Legendary Country Music Experience

February 1, 2017 Kretschmar

Kretschmar® Premium Deli Meats & Cheeses is once again inviting country music fans to enter for a chance to win a legendary country music experience. By partnering with the Country Music Association (CMA) and country music artist Easton Corbin, Kretschmar is offering fans access to the Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience.

National Dairy Board Scholarship Applications Being Accepted

February 1, 2017 Dairy Management

Applications are being accepted for college scholarships that are awarded by America’s dairy farmers and dairy importers through the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB). NDB funds, in part, Dairy Management Inc.™, which manages the national dairy checkoff program.