Christmas Tree Industry Votes To Continue National Research & Promotion Program

July 20, 2018 USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that U.S. producers and importers of Christmas trees voted to continue their federal research and promotion program. In a referendum held by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) May 1 through May 31, 2018, 51 percent of producers and importers voting in the referendum favored continuation of the program.

Spring Meadow Nursery Announces $1M Raised For Breast Cancer Research

July 20, 2018 Spring Meadow Nursery

Spring Meadow Nursery has made the announcement that they have surpassed their million-dollar fundraising goal for breast cancer research. Owner Dale Deppe and PR specialist Natalie Carmolli took the stage prior to the July 16 State of the Industry keynote address at the Cultivate ‘18 conference in Columbus, OH, announcing the Invincibelle Spirit Campaign has surpassed the $1,000,000 goal that was set just under 10 years ago.

East Coast’s Largest Flower Farm Becomes Certified American Grown

July 20, 2018 American Grown Flowers

Bloomia, the largest cut flower farm on the East Coast, has become the latest Certified American Grown Farm. With a mission of spreading happiness via sustainably grown flowers, Bloomia is committed to providing consumers with top-quality flowers at affordable prices that are grown in conscious ways. Bloomia even has a Sustainably Manifesto to back its commitment.

18 Interns Working In CIAA Member Firms This Summer

The Cheese Importers Association of America Qualified Importer Program (CIAA QIP) is pleased to announced that 18 students are participating in the CIAA Summer Internship Program. The internship, which lasts 10 weeks, places select students at participating CIAA member companies to introduce them to careers in the cheese importing industry.

Dot It Announces New Planglow USA Product Line

Dot It Restaurant Fulfillment announces the addition of the environmentally friendly Planglow USA product line which is made from plant-based materials and not oil-based plastics. The line includes high quality, compostable to-go packaging options including sandwich containers, such as sandwich boxes and bags, hot food containers, film front bags, salad packaging, hot cup containers and lids, and cookie/pastry bags.