SAF Legislative Priorities Enacted Into Law

The $867 billion Farm Bill approved by Congress on Dec. 12 includes an update to the U.S. Plant Variety Protection Act (PVPA) that will protect and encourage floriculture innovation. The bill also strengthens the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and includes provisions that encourage more data-based analysis in pesticide registration decisions.

Costa Farms Winter Trial Garden Open House Scheduled For Week of January 14th

December 21, 2018 Costa Farms

Costa Farms will open its 2-acre Trial Garden by appointment, from January 14th to January 18th, 2019 for its annual Winter Open House. Visitors will have the opportunity to see more than 500 varieties of annuals and perennials from plant breeders from around the world. Most varieties will be introduced to the trade in 2019 and 2020.

Lakeview Farms Expands Further into Deli Dips with Acquisition of Tribe Mediterranean Foods

December 21, 2018 Lakeview Farms

Lakeview Farms announced today their acquisition of Tribe Mediterranean Foods. Lakeview Farms is a leading marketer and manufacturer of refrigerated desserts, dips, seafood salads and spreads primarily sold on the fast-growing perimeter of retail outlets including dairy, deli and seafood departments across the United States.

‘Tis the Season for Wisconsin Cheese

December 21, 2018 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin

The holidays are here which can only mean one thing – it’s time to deck your table with Wisconsin cheese. The new Holiday issue of Grate. Pair. Share. is full of fun and festive ways to dazzle guests and help make all of your gatherings merry, bright and full of flavor.

Lakeshore Announces Relaunch of Irish Mustards Specifically for the US Market

December 21, 2018 Lakeshore Fine Food

Lakeshore announces the relaunch of their unique range of Irish Mustards into the U.S. market. Lakeshore now boasts a cleaner look with updated labels and packaging which gives the range a fresh look, while still preserving the Irish heritage of the brand. The removal of high fructose corn syrup gives the range a cleaner recipe that is GMO Free and Gluten Free.