Calling for Freesia Flurries

Freesia Flurries are coming your way. Straight from the North Pole, these gorgeous double bloomers are a beautiful pure white. Snowy white themed flowers are in high demand for all of December and maybe Freesia isn’t on your radar… But It Should be!

Mel Schwanke AAF- SAF Past President and Floriculture Hall of Fame Recipient, passes away

December 18, 2018 uBloom

Mel Schwanke, AAF, Past President of the Society of American Florists, and Recipient of the SAF Floriculture Hall of Fame Honor passed away at his home in Fremont Nebraska on Monday January 17, 2018.

Dutch Tulip Award 2018-2019: which Novelty makes it to the finals?

December 18, 2018 Royal FloraHolland

Annually, Royal FloraHolland introduces hundreds of new cultivars and concepts. Winning the Dutch Tulip Award means a lot – honor for the nominees, PR in the media and more demand for the product. Growers show a great deal of interest in this prize. The award will go to the most successful introduction to the market in the categories cut flowers, houseplants, garden plants and sales concepts.

New Report Shows Rapid Damage to Milk Nutrients by Light

December 18, 2018 Noluma International, LLC

Noluma International, LLC, the leader in light protection technology, released new evidence today highlighting the rapid degradation of nutrients in dairy as a result of light exposure. The report finds that damage to nutritional values comes from all light, including common retail and refrigerator lighting. The report reveals rapid loss of key nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin D and riboflavin in dairy – in some instances up to 51%.1

Danone North America Issues Allergy Alert and Recall for Light & Fit Greek Crunch S’mores Flavor

December 18, 2018 Danone North America

Danone North America is voluntarily recalling 3,521 cases of Light & Fit® Greek Crunch Nonfat Yogurt & Toppings S’Mores Flavor sold in the United States with an expiration date of December 30, 2018 and UPC of 36632 03825.