Fresh Meat & Plant-Based Meat Alternatives On The Rise, According To New Acosta Research

March 5, 2018 Acosta

Eighty-one percent of Millennials, 74 percent of Gen X, 66 percent of Boomers and 50 percent of Silents said protein content is extremely or very influential when making grocery store purchases, according to Acosta – a leading full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods industry – and the company's 2018 Progressing Protein Palates report. The study also revealed that generations view protein differently, with older generations more concerned with the health benefits of protein, and younger generations caring about exercise recovery and feeling full.

Interstate Meat Distributors Recalls Ground Beef & Pork, Possible E. Coli Contamination

March 5, 2018 USDA FSIS

Interstate Meat Distributors, Inc., a Clackamas, Ore. establishment, is recalling approximately 14,806 pounds of ground beef and pork products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced

First American Tulip Day A Big Hit

March 5, 2018 iBulb

The American Tulip Day held in San Francisco on Saturday, March 3 was a huge success. This unique event that turned Union Square into an ocean of flowers for a day was visited by 5,000 people and attracted a lot of attention.

Star Roses & Plants Launches New Knock Out Family Of Roses Website

March 5, 2018 Star® Roses and Plants

Star® Roses and Plants, a leading genetics company involved directly in breeding roses, edibles, perennials and woody plants, is excited to announce the launch of its new website, TheKnockOutRose.com. Key features of the new website include comprehensive FAQ’s, how-to-tips, gardening inspiration and a retailer finder.

Proven Winners Partners With Flower Shows

March 5, 2018 Proven Winners®

While growers and retailers stock up on the three National Plants of the Year for 2018, Proven Winners is supporting them by driving consumer demand at consumer flower shows across North America. They have partnered with four prominent consumer flower shows in Philadelphia, Chicago, Grand Rapids and Toronto to increase exposure and energize home gardeners for the spring shopping season.