Month: October 2017

Premium Brands Holdings Corporation Announces The Acquisition Of Ontario Based Skilcor Foods

October 2, 2017 Premium Brands Holdings Corporation

Premium Brands Holdings Corporation (TSX: PBH), a leading producer, marketer and distributor of branded specialty food products, announced today that it has acquired a 100% interest in Ontario based Skilcor Food Products. Skilcor is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of cooked back ribs and other unique protein products. It has annual sales of approximately $27 million and operates out of a specially designed 34,000 square foot facility that was built in 2006. …

US Packing Capacity Well Prepared For Expanding Beef Production

October 2, 2017 CoBank

As the U.S. beef cattle herd expands over the next two years, beef production is projected to keep pace and increase another three to five percent in 2018 and 2019, according to a new report from CoBank's Knowledge Exchange Division. Strong profitability and years of excellent pasture conditions provided the strong footing that has spurred the expansion. …

Treetown USA To Acquire Village Nurseries

October 2, 2017 Village Nurseries

TreeTown USA has announced a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Village Nurseries, a specialty grower for landscape professionals, TreeTown USA has announced a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Village Nurseries, a specialty grower for landscape professionals, re-wholesalers and retailers, for an undisclosed amount. The deal represents one of the largest strategic nursery acquisitions in recent history and creates a nursery with a true coast-to-coast footprint. Closing is expected by the end of September, 2017. …

Offshore Greenhouse Certification Pilot Program Begins At Miami And Atlanta Plant Inspection Stations

October 2, 2017 USDA APHIS

This pilot will run for six months and will help APHIS and the U.S. nursery industry determine whether greenhouse certification can effectively mitigate pest and disease risks associated with plant cuttings produced in offshore facilities. APHIS and the nursery industry have been working together to develop and implement this pilot program for over a year. …

New Floral Purchasing Study Reveals Data On Flower-Buying Consumers

October 2, 2017 The American Floral Endowment

With great anticipation, the American Floral Endowment (AFE) and Society of American Florists (SAF) announce the release of the Floral Purchase Tracking Study. …