Oklahoma's Beef Checkoff Program Isn't Going Anywhere

October 30, 2017 Jack Money, NewsOK

A recent in-depth look at the nation's Beef Checkoff Program concludes marketing activities conducted by the Cattlemen's Beef Board have substantially helped the demand for beef products in both the U.S. and in foreign markets.

Tyson Foods Breaks Ground For Pennsylvania Facility Expansion

Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin praised the expansion of the Tyson Foods facility in East Pottsville as members of the Governor’s Action Team joined company executives and local leaders for a groundbreaking celebration of the new expansion.

Memphis Meats Expects Meat From Cells In Stores By 2021

October 30, 2017 Brain Wang, Next Big Future

Memphis Meats, which produces beef, chicken and duck directly from animal cells without raising and slaughtering livestock or poultry, raised $17 million from investors including Cargill, Gates and billionaire Richard Branson, according to a statement Tuesday on the San Francisco-based startup’s website. The fundraising round was led by venture-capital firm DFJ, which has previously backed several social-minded retail startups.

WF&FSA Conference Draws Hundreds

October 30, 2017 Society of American Florists

More than 770 floral industry members traveled to Miami last week for The Wholesale Florist & Florist Supply Association’s 2017 Floral Distribution Conference. The three-day conference featured educational sessions on trends and topics affecting today’s wholesale florist and floral supplier industries.

DVFlora Thinks Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. Last week at The Delaware Valley Floral Group, we were all Thinking Pink!