Smithfield Permitted For $12 Million Expansion

July 12, 2018 Associated Press

Smithfield Foods has received a city permit to build a $12.5 million holding barn addition at its meat processing plant. The Argus Leader says Smithfield received a permit in May for a holding barn addition totaling $2 million.

Deadline Extended For AIPH International Grower Of The Year Awards 2019

By popular demand the deadline has been extended for the AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards (IGOTY) 2019. Growers of ornamentals worldwide now have until midnight (GMT) on Monday 13 August 2018 to enter.

Star Roses & Plants Wins Three Awards From American Garden Rose Selections Testing Program

July 12, 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 it won three awards from the American Garden Rose Selections™ (AGRS) testing program—the successor organization to All American Rose Selections. AGRS™ recognizes roses that are easy to care for, disease-resistant and suitable for different regions of the country.

Sky Is The Limit For Kenya-US Direct Flights

July 12, 2018 Bernard Gitau, Media Max

With Kenya enjoying preferential trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the direct flights will boost tourism, infrastructure, tea, coffee, textile, apparel, fruits, nuts, flowers among other products. The sector recorded growth in volume and value of cut flowers exported from 133,658 in 2016 and 159, 961 tons in 2017.

Alouette Cheese Launches 'Eat Artfully' Media Campaign

July 12, 2018 Savencia Cheese USA

Alouette, the brand of specialty cheeses most famous for their creamy and flavorful spreadable soft cheese, today announced the launch of "Eat Artfully," the brand's summer media campaign. The campaign comprises a series of humorous "how-to" recipes intended to poke fun at trendy recipe videos that are easy to watch, but impossible to make. Each ad showcases how simply adding smooth, creamy and flavorful Alouette cheese can make any dish delicious. Launching June 29, the national integrated campaign will run through August across digital and social channels including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and be supported by PR.