Month: May 2019

2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo Draws 15,000+ Industry Professionals

May 21, 2019 National Confectioners Association

The Sweets & Snacks Expo (May 21-23) today begins at Chicago’s McCormick Place, bringing the newest innovations in confections and snacks, as well as a dazzling array of classic favorites, to more than 15,000 candy and snack professionals attending the show. Hosted by the National Confectioners Association, this year’s show continues to demonstrate the role chocolate and candy can play in a happy, balanced lifestyle, and the wide variety of options that consumers have when it comes to treating and snacking. …

Kroger Introduces Artisan Bread Moulin Francais to Mid-Atlantic Stores

May 21, 2019 Augusta Free Press

Interested in a fresh baguette, or better yet, sesame semolina pavé? Just head to your nearest Kroger. Kroger Mid-Atlantic is bringing its artisan bread collection, Moulin Francais, to more than 100 stores across the Mid-Atlantic region. …

Lime Sizzler Firebush Adds A Hot Look To Landscapes

May 21, 2019 Heather Kirk-Ballard, LSU AgCenter

The LSU AgCenter has selected Lime Sizzler firebush (Hamelia patensGrelmsiz) as one of the 2019 Louisiana Super Plants and Louisiana certified selections. This beautiful tropical, perennial shrub is root hardy in zone 8 and is hardy in USDA zones 8B to 11. It can be used as a summer annual in colder regions. …

TreeTown USA Sponsors UC Davis SmartLandscape Program for Developing Water-Conserving Landscapes

May 21, 2019 TreeTown USA

TreeTown USA today announced it has made a donation to the University of California, Davis’ California Center for Urban Horticulture (CCUH) to help develop water-conserving landscapes under its SmartLandscape Initiative. It is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to support the horticulture industry in providing resource conservation and sustainable urban landscapes, …

Sedum Atlantis – Chelsea Plant of the Year 2019

May 21, 2019 Plantipp

How proud can you be?! Sedum takesimense Atlantis (‘Nonsitnal’) has been crowned Chelsea Plant of the Year 2019. This winner gives colour to the garden with the yellow variegated foliage. Atlantis is easy to maintain, good for biodiversity and becomes about 45 cm high. …