Perdue Farms Launches More Humane CAS System At Nation’s Largest Poultry Plant

Perdue Farms has implemented a controlled atmospheric stunning (CAS) system at its Milford, Delaware, processing facility as part of a move toward more humane methods of slaughter. The Milton facility is the country’s largest organic poultry plant, processing 1.2 million chickens per week.

Nearly 1 In 3 Consumers Willing To Eat Lab-Grown Meat, According To New Research

February 26, 2018 Ingredient Communications

Almost a third of consumers say they would be happy to eat so-called ‘cultured meat’ – with vegans the group most likely to do so, according to new research.

Amazon Just Launched A 'Plants Store'

February 26, 2018 Emily Price, Fortune

Amazon, the online store that seems to sell everything, is adding another product category to the mix: plants. This week, the online retailer unveiled Amazon’s Plants Store, a section of its website that is specifically for buying things like shrubs, flowers, and succulents.

NICH Releases New Series Of Free Infographics: #PlantsDoThat Inside

Indoor plants where we live, learn, heal and work have far reaching positive effects on our well-being and indoor environment, according to a new report from the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH).

Costa Farms Acquires Green Leaf Nursery, Inc.

February 26, 2018 Costa Farms

Costa Farms announced the acquisition of Florida grower Green Leaf Nursery, Inc. today. Green Leaf Nursery, Inc. of Homestead, Florida, has a long history of producing indoor foliage and tropical plants. It covers 50 acres, employs about 80 people and is co-owned by brothers Gus and Tom Pena.